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FWL 781Y

1983 Leyland Olympian

White Diesel 10000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

367,573 mi
Last recorded367,573 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWL 781Y
MakeLeyland
ModelOlympian
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 367,573 miles

CHASSIS AND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

PARK BRAKE 16%

SERVICE BRAKE 47% THREE LOCKS PASS

various air tank straps corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 36,757 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger corroded (2.4.A.3)

Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle upper deck (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking rear most (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated forward of wheel (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded and broken (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside tank strap corroded (rear most)

body, chassis, brakes and suspension components corroded

oil leak

park brake has only met 18%

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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FWL 781Y is a 1983 Leyland Olympian in White with a 10,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FWL 781Y, 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 43 years old, this Leyland Olympian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWL 781Y registered?

FWL 781Y is a 1983 Leyland Olympian, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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