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S877 SNF

1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

Red Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,806 mi
Last recorded175,806 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130255,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 SNF
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 175,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front mud flap insecure

Offside Rear Inner tyre 21 years old

Pass 10 Dec 2021 172,718 miles

power steering pipe has been repaired

Fail 27 Oct 2021 172,658 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit isolater switch (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 168,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 168,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 166,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dowm pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 163,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 163,567 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf Fa 45.130?

Based on 940 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
2,254
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 25
position lamp(s) not working 19
Statutory seat belt missing 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 15
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S877 SNF is a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Red with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 255,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S877 SNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S877 SNF is a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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