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R566 VOA

1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

Blue Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,719 mi
Last recorded189,719 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130255,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 VOA
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 189,719 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 189,674 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing rear of cab (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 189,628 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 189,583 miles

All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 189,382 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake could be better

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight drag n/s rear brake

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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R566 VOA is a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Blue with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R566 VOA, 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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R566 VOA is a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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