Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 (1996)

1,268 real MOT outcomes analysed

1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150

CarHunch has 1,268 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Leyland Daf vehicles below.

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Got a specific Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The 1996 Leyland DAF FA 45.150 is a heavy commercial truck, not a light vehicle, so it sits outside the DVLA's standard MOT testing regime covered here—these vehicles are tested under separate DVSA heavy commercial rules and their data isn't included in this analysis. What we can tell you is that surviving examples in the dataset have very high mileage (median 188,000 miles, average 234,800), which is entirely normal for a workhorse truck of this age and reflects decades of commercial use rather than wear-and-tear concerns. If you're considering one of these vehicles, MOT history won't be your primary reliability indicator; instead, service records, chassis condition, and mechanical inspection by a truck specialist will matter far more. For a 28-year-old commercial vehicle, structural integrity and engine/transmission serviceability should be your focus—budget accordingly for professional assessment before purchase.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,268 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150

Based on MOT data from 1,268 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,355 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 53.8%
5,575
Blue 16.8%
1,741
Yellow 6%
623
Red 5.5%
573
Green 5.2%
542
Grey 4.4%
458
Silver 2.9%
298
Orange 1.5%
153
Black 1.3%
134
Brown 0.9%
91
Cream 0.8%
86
Multi-colour 0.8%
81
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