Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 (1997)
1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150
CarHunch analysed 1,322 real MOT records for the 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1997 Leyland DAF FA 45.150 is exceptionally reliable on test: a perfect 100% first-time pass rate across 1,322 vehicles demolishes the 80% UK average, and only 0.1% have ever recorded a dangerous defect. These are diesel trucks built to work, and the data proves they do.
At a median mileage of 283,457 miles, these vehicles have genuinely earned their miles, yet they still sail through MOT with virtually no failures (0.03 per vehicle) and zero advisories on average. If you're buying one, focus your inspection on service history and underbody condition—the MOT results won't tell you much because these trucks simply don't fail.
What to check before buying a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150
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%) | 1,320 | 1% | 0.03 |
| Petrol (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 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 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 vehicles fall between 220,678 and 347,187 miles.
1997 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2019.
MOT History Averages
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