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R258 WPX

1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

Silver Diesel 5800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

255,697 mi
Last recorded255,697 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130255,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 WPX
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 255,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 255,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 255,606 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 255,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 255,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 255,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 255,357 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 255,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 255,259 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 255,160 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Jun 2016 255,118 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge right on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2015 254,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 251,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 238,539 miles

vehicle presenter stated storage space at rear of vehicle is used to store equipment to enhance living conditions only,ie tables,chairs,awnings ect.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 238,494 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

vehicle presenter stated storage space at rear of vehicle is used to store equipment to enhance living conditions only,ie tables,chairs,awnings ect.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 232,939 miles

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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R258 WPX is a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Silver with a 5,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 255,630 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 R258 WPX, 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 28 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R258 WPX registered?

R258 WPX is a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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