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C653 LJR

1985 Leyland Unknown

Blue Diesel 10000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,588 mi
Last recorded32,588 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Leyland Unknown74,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 LJR
MakeLeyland
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 32,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 8,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 8,799 miles

Air leak on auto lube system

Fail 12 Mar 2020 31,711 miles

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking leaking on foot brake (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Air leak on auto lube system

Pass 7 Mar 2019 8,761 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Unknown?

Based on 334 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
41
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
fog lamp not working 3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly 3
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C653 LJR is a 1985 Leyland Unknown in Blue with a 10,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Leyland Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 74,863 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 Unknown fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C653 LJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Leyland Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C653 LJR registered?

C653 LJR is a 1985 Leyland Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C653 LJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C653 LJR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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