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L974 FBU

1993 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

White Diesel 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

534,187 mi
Last recorded534,187 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130161,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 FBU
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 534,187 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 534,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 530,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various small fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 527,644 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 524,787 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 517,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 511,711 miles

Offside Front front indicator cracked

nearside front spray flay loose

oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2006 508,134 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L974 FBU is a 1993 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in White with a 5,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 161,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L974 FBU, 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 33 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L974 FBU is a 1993 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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