Leyland Daf Fa 55.160 (1997)
1997 Leyland Daf Fa 55.160
CarHunch has 365 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 55.160 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 365 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 55.160 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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This 1997 Leyland DAF FA 55.160 is essentially non-functional as a used buy—just 0.2% of the 365 vehicles tested achieved a first-time MOT pass, compared to the UK average of 80%. At this age and mileage (median 74,900 miles), these are specialist commercial vehicles that require expert knowledge to maintain, and the near-zero pass rate reflects the difficulty in keeping them roadworthy.
The remarkably low failure and advisory counts (0.01 and 0.0 per vehicle respectively) suggest that most vehicles in this cohort either pass easily or fail catastrophically; there's no middle ground. If you're considering one, treat this as a collector's or specialist project rather than everyday transport—get a pre-purchase inspection from someone experienced with mid-1990s DAF light commercials, as standard MOT preparation won't cut it.
We have 365 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 55.160 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
Before you buy a 1997 Leyland Daf Fa 55.160
Based on MOT data from 365 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Based on 1,043 Leyland Daf Fa 55.160 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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