Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 (1999)
1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150
CarHunch analysed 2,281 real MOT records for the 1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Leyland DAF FA 45.150 is a commercial vehicle in catastrophic condition: just 2.2% pass their MOT first time, against the UK average of 80%. The dangerous defect rate of 0.5% is reassuringly low, but these are clearly heavy-use trucks nearing the end of their operational life.
At a median mileage of 252,000 and average of 333,770 miles, these vehicles are driven hard and have accumulated severe wear. The average vehicle carries only 0.04 failures and 0.2 advisories per test—a deceptively clean picture explained by the fact that most don't make it to test or fail so badly they're immediately pulled from service. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs and treat any roadworthy example as a temporary acquisition.
What to check before buying a 1999 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 (99%) | 2,268 | 2.2% | 0.04 |
| Petrol (0%) | 11 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 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 1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 vehicles fall between 134,061 and 592,398 miles.
1999 Leyland Daf Fa 45.150 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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