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R136 RBD

1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

Blue Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,076 mi
Last recorded282,076 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130258,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 RBD
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 282,076 miles

Hand brake slow to go on both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tail lift cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 282,076 miles

Hand brake slow to go on both sides

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tail lift cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 277,350 miles

Direction indicator insecure indicator stalk deformed (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre,outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 273,261 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheels both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

indicator/wiper stalk loose

surface corrosion underside

Pass 24 Mar 2023 269,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure repeater lens not fully secure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low and several cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front dip beam slow to come on

Rear frame mountings x4 not 100%secure(bolts)

indicator stalk not fully secure

vehicle is listing to offside

Pass 28 Jan 2022 264,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven/smooth tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and various cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front step area corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link block/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle listing to offside

Pass 1 Mar 2021 260,275 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lower effort

Offside Front cab /step area corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear marker light loose

vehicle listing to offside

Pass 4 Feb 2020 259,085 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers not parking automatically

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 259,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers not parking automatically

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

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

Offside Front kingpin slight up & down movement

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 253,361 miles

Wipers not parking automatically

engine oil leaks

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight lift in both front track rod ends

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight scrubbing to offside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2018 264,334 miles

Damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Engine oil leaks

Lift in both trackrod ends

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Wipers not parking automatically

Fail 16 Feb 2018 246,267 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Engine oil leaks

Lift in both trackrod ends

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Wipers not parking automatically

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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R136 RBD is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Blue with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R136 RBD, 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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R136 RBD is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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