Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 (1999)
1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130
CarHunch analysed 955 real MOT records for the 1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Leyland DAF FA 45.130 is a commercial vehicle, and at a 1.9% first-time pass rate it sits devastatingly below the UK average of 80%—though that figure reflects the reality of aging heavy-duty trucks rather than passenger car fragility. The genuinely positive news is that dangerous defects are rare (0.1% of vehicles ever recorded one), and when these trucks do fail MOT, the average failure count is minimal at 0.03 per vehicle.
At a median mileage of 354,449 km, these are well-used commercial workhorses, yet advisories average just 0.1 per vehicle, suggesting the trucks that survive tend to be reasonably maintained. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the handful of systems that typically trip these vehicles up—expect to budget for remedial work before MOT, as the pass rate tells you most examples will need attention.
What to check before buying a 1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 954 | 1.9% | 0.03 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 vehicles fall between 187,068 and 392,785 miles.
MOT History Averages
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