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P471 ROU

1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

White Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

438,441 mi
Last recorded438,441 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130216,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 ROU
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 438,441 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 438,441 miles

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Under the passenger seat. (7.1.2 (d))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Rear floor crossmember. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 438,444 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 438,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking diesel lift pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 438,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 438,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 437,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 433,373 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded no tow ball fitted (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 427,101 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 426,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front throttle pedal return spring

Pass 13 Aug 2014 421,431 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes on the rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 421,352 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

nearside batterys loose in clamps

Pass 4 Jul 2013 415,447 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

adv offside front shock absorber mounting bent

adv windscreen dirty wipers not clearing as well as they should

adv wipers spliting on tips

Fail 2 Jul 2013 415,418 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

adv offside front shock absorber mounting bent

adv windscreen dirty wipers not clearing as well as they should

adv wipers spliting on tips

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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P471 ROU is a 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in White with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 216,332 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 P471 ROU, 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 30 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P471 ROU is a 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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