Leyland Daf Fa 55.150 (1998)
1998 Leyland Daf Fa 55.150
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 55.150. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Leyland DAF FA 55.150 has a first-time pass rate of 70%, which sits 10 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these vehicles tend to need some remedial work before passing inspection. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, and when failures do occur, they're minimal at just 0.01 per vehicle on average.
These are working vehicles with substantial mileage (median of 197,869 miles), so the modest failure rate is actually respectable for their age and use. If you're considering one, budget for some attention during the MOT cycle, but focus your pre-purchase inspection on the mechanical essentials rather than safety concerns.
What to check before buying a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 55.150
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 55.150 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 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 55.150 vehicles fall between 197,869 and 197,869 miles.
MOT History Averages
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