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P578 UWO

1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

White Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,754 mi
Last recorded165,754 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130258,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 UWO
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 165,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 164,825 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 164,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 160,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 151,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 11,046 miles

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

under side bee under sealed

Fail 18 Oct 2017 151,045 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

under side bee under sealed

Pass 7 Aug 2015 151,031 miles

rear shock covers poor no seat belts

Pass 23 Jul 2014 357,204 miles

advise re torque wheel nuts

n/s/r tyre cut on inside

Pass 29 Jul 2013 354,345 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 354,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f mudgaurd requires more fixing

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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P578 UWO is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in White with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P578 UWO, 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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P578 UWO is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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