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M484 DSU

1994 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150

White Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

501,568 mi
Last recorded501,568 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM484 DSU
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.150
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 501,568 miles

Offside Front King pin lower bush / bearing has slight wear.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted, unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 30 May 2024 491,274 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 491,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 481,806 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 481,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 474,577 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 May 2022 474,378 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 May 2021 466,217 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 466,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cannot manually turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 465,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc slightly cracked/over heated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 460,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 449,601 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 449,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 446,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 436,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 434,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

under cab/step frame corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 434,379 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front shoe (3.5.1g)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin insecure tow ball loose (6.6.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

under cab/step frame corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 430,542 miles

corrosion at both front wheel arches

Fail 30 Jun 2014 430,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

corrosion at both front wheel arches

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf Fa 45.150?

Based on 616 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,834
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Statutory seat belt missing 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
brake binding 12
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M484 DSU is a 1994 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 in White with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 fails its MOT is statutory seat belt missing, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M484 DSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M484 DSU is a 1994 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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