MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
416,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf Fa 45.130?
Based on 940 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M491 LON is a 1994 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Blue with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1994 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 196,120 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 M491 LON, 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 32 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M491 LON registered?
M491 LON is a 1994 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 1 September 1994.
Is M491 LON safe to buy?
The MOT history for M491 LON shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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