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R835 GGA

1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130258,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 GGA
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 119,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 116,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,427 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 116,420 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,447 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Offside front body bolt slightly loose

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Jun 2015 112,447 miles

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

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

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Offside front body bolt slightly loose

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,101 miles

front brake hose retaining support brackets corroded hose not rubbing

o/s/f tyre bad inner edge wear on second layer of rubber

slight diff oil leak

slight play drag link end

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,230 miles

power steering pipe corroding

slight leak diff seal (damp)

slight play drag link ends

slight play king pins

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,414 miles

front brake hose support bracket corroded ,hose not fouling wheel or chassis

hand brake cables outter sleeve splitting

loose plant pots on rear of vehicle

slight play in drag link ends

Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,414 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake hose support bracket corroded ,hose not fouling wheel or chassis

hand brake cables outter sleeve splitting

loose plant pots on rear of vehicle

slight play in drag link ends

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,951 miles

UNDERSIDE GETTING RUSTY

Fail 12 Jun 2009 68,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

UNDERSIDE GETTING RUSTY

Pass 29 May 2008 60,890 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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R835 GGA is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R835 GGA, 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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R835 GGA is a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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