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M289 KDW

1995 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

White Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,910 mi
Last recorded7,910 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130189,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 KDW
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 7,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 7,147 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 7,121 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link end worn excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder leaking brake fluid leaking from master cylinder into the brake chamber air bleed hole (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 6,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,536 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 6,331 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure red warning light permanently on (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 6,096 miles

Nearside Side marker lens poorly secured.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 6,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped beam operational when position lamp switch operated. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side marker lens poorly secured.

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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M289 KDW is a 1995 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in White with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 189,356 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 M289 KDW, 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 31 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M289 KDW is a 1995 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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