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VRA 124Y

1982 Leyland Olympian

Blue Diesel 10000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,549 mi
Last recorded11,549 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 124Y
MakeLeyland
ModelOlympian
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 11,549 miles

1 of 4 exhaust joint securing bolts loose but not insecure or leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018

Nearside Rear shock damp

loads of corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2017 115,260 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

loads of corrosion

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,768 miles

Offside Rear air bag perished

Pass 28 May 2015 113,240 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r air bag perished

slight air leak front ride height valve

Pass 28 May 2014 11,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 8,438 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 8,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.1c)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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VRA 124Y is a 1982 Leyland Olympian in Blue with a 10,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRA 124Y, 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 44 years old, this Leyland Olympian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRA 124Y registered?

VRA 124Y is a 1982 Leyland Olympian, first registered on 9 September 1982.

Is VRA 124Y safe to buy?

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