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C212 GTU

1986 Leyland Olympian

Blue Diesel 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

508,823 mi
Last recorded508,823 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC212 GTU
MakeLeyland
ModelOlympian
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 508,823 miles

Vehicle would not log on with vin number, vin number is ON2066 on plate in o/s rear of engine bay

Fail 17 Jun 2025 508,064 miles

Central Front Steering system fouling Steering damper bracket on trackrod catching on floor support frame (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure Front bracket bolts appear to require tightening (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot badly split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Many areas of heavy scale and some areas of corrosion causing spread (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle would not log onto test system with VIN number, the VIN number displayed on vehicle plate is ON2066

Pass 14 May 2024

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

Registration document required at next annual test to build up vehicle record correctly with chassis number ON2066 .Tested today as previous years MOT with no chassis number recorded?

Pass 16 Jun 2023 507,637 miles

Front Floor between front wheel arches weakened but not to excess

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Pedestel bottom plate deformed by corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod has steering damper bracket welded to it

Fail 14 Jun 2023 507,591 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear drag link end boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Floor between front wheel arches weakened but not to excess

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Pedestel bottom plate deformed by corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod has steering damper bracket welded to it

Pass 23 Jun 2022 520,724 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/S TRACK END BOOT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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C212 GTU is a 1986 Leyland Olympian in Blue with a 1,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C212 GTU, 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 40 years old, this Leyland Olympian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C212 GTU registered?

C212 GTU is a 1986 Leyland Olympian, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C212 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C212 GTU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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