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F805 FAO

1988 Leyland Olympian

Red Diesel 10450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,755 mi
Last recorded168,755 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Leyland Olympian36,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF805 FAO
MakeLeyland
ModelOlympian
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,450cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 168,755 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 167,901 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 166,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 165,683 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 164,917 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 164,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 164,789 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 163,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 162,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 161,577 miles

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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F805 FAO is a 1988 Leyland Olympian in Red with a 10,450cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F805 FAO, 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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What year was F805 FAO registered?

F805 FAO is a 1988 Leyland Olympian, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F805 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F805 FAO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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