1998 DAF BUS 8.7L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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.
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S226 JUA Mileage History
- 20/05/200891,356 mi
- 21/05/200891,390 mi+34 mi
- 23/04/2010148,254 mi+56,864 mi
- 25/03/2011156,574 mi+8,320 mi
- 10/05/201210,346 mi-146,228 mi
- 08/05/201329,217 mi+18,871 mi
- 08/05/201445,823 mi+16,606 mi
- 28/07/201557,435 mi+11,612 mi
- 07/08/201557,492 mi+57 mi
- 25/08/201666,687 mi+9,195 mi
- 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
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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