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P527 KOV

1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

Grey Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

317,091 mi
Last recorded317,091 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130258,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 KOV
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 317,091 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under cab were seat mounted holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door aperture holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both n/s & o/s lights to bright so cannot see if brakes working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both corroded & badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body bearer holed & corrode

Offside Front and rear brake binding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

sump pan corroding & all exhaust

underneath vehicle is very rusty & cannot see everything as to corroded in places

Pass 25 Oct 2022 315,161 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 315,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe & middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting holed & corroded were cab lock is (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earthing fault (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ns/f tyre over ten years old

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2019 314,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 314,859 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 314,843 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low OS & NS adjustment screws corroded (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OS & NS king pins worn ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side marker light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 313,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 313,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 303,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both doorsteps corroded not in any prescribed area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 303,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both doorsteps corroded not in any prescribed area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 294,785 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 294,603 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 286,557 miles

n/s rear inner tyre approaching limit

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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P527 KOV is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Grey with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 258,153 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 P527 KOV, 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 29 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P527 KOV is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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