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G759 XRE

1989 Leyland Olympian

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Leyland Olympian118,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG759 XRE
MakeLeyland
ModelOlympian
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,679 miles

chassis and body underside generally corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 114,679 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim inflated on test (4.1.D.1d)

chassis and body underside generally corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,848 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded air tanks slight corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

chassis corroded in places

Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,242 miles

49% service brake 27% rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Feb 2015 10,975 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 105,333 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 105,333 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,779 miles

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside rear air tank corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 102,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside rear air tank corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 794,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 99,505 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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G759 XRE is a 1989 Leyland Olympian in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Leyland Olympian models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 118,957 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 G759 XRE, 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 37 years old, this Leyland Olympian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G759 XRE registered?

G759 XRE is a 1989 Leyland Olympian, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G759 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G759 XRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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