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B1 CCA

1988 Leyland Olympian

Multi-colour Diesel 10000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,987 mi
Last recorded25,987 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Leyland Olympian36,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 CCA
MakeLeyland
ModelOlympian
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 25,987 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2024 25,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 25,225 miles

Emergency exit not provided lower deck (9.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 24,690 miles

Nearside Outer mid chassis rail heavy surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear braking slightly lower than offside rear

Pass 1 Nov 2022 24,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 23,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside lower chassis rails surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,334 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 21,283 miles

Central Front Roof Has Damage

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Hydrolic fan hoses on front rad has a slight leak ()

Side Windows Fitted with Persplex and side vinyls

Pass 24 Dec 2015 20,068 miles

side windows fitted with perspex and adhesive vinyl on outside

Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,934 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 18,933 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 18,130 miles

o/s/&/n/s/windows made of plastic not safety glass

Fail 20 Dec 2013 18,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake warning device not illuminated or visible from the drivers seat in darkness (3.3.E.2b)

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/&/n/s/windows made of plastic not safety glass

Pass 13 Dec 2012 16,362 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,050 miles

Nearside rear, outer tyre starting to crack/perish

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 9,934 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 5,427 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9 miles

new speedo fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2008 68,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Leyland Olympian?

Based on 507 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
1,165
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7
Braking system leaking 6
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 5
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B1 CCA is a 1988 Leyland Olympian in Multi-colour with a 10,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Leyland Olympian models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 36,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Leyland Olympian fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B1 CCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Olympian typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Leyland Olympian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B1 CCA is a 1988 Leyland Olympian, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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