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P770 ADG

1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

Cream Diesel 7500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

265,786 mi
Last recorded265,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130258,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 ADG
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 265,786 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026
Pass 11 Feb 2025 258,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Drivers doorstep area weak/corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe on rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 258,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Orange side marker lamp (rear one) not working

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Drivers doorstep area weak/corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes on rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Flexible brake hose touching axle casing/bracket

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 258,133 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracked badly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Some corrosion to drivers door step area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes on rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 258,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 257,330 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes visible under wheelarch area rusting (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Both nearside rear tyres over 10 years old according to date codes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 257,314 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens faded badly (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens faded badly (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor area corroded within 12" of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre side marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes visible under wheelarch area rusting (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear All 4 rear tyres over 10 years old - advise replacement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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P770 ADG is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Cream with a 7,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P770 ADG, 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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P770 ADG is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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