Official DVLA Record

1998 DAF BUS 8.7L Diesel · S226 JUA

S226 JUA

1998 DAF BUS (8.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 71,964 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
DAF BUS
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/05/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
71,964 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 8.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/05/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
8650cc

S226 JUA Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2017
  • 71,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S226 JUA Mileage History

  1. 20/05/200891,356 mi
  2. 21/05/200891,390 mi+34 mi
  3. 23/04/2010148,254 mi+56,864 mi
  4. 25/03/2011156,574 mi+8,320 mi
  5. 10/05/201210,346 mi-146,228 mi
  6. 08/05/201329,217 mi+18,871 mi
  7. 08/05/201445,823 mi+16,606 mi
  8. 28/07/201557,435 mi+11,612 mi
  9. 07/08/201557,492 mi+57 mi
  10. 25/08/201666,687 mi+9,195 mi
  11. 03/05/201771,964 mi+5,277 mi

Average of roughly -2,166 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S226 JUA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 02:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Daf Bus (S226 JUA) between May 2008 and May 2017.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”.

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