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F285 DRJ

1988 Leyland Olympian

Purple Diesel 8000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Leyland Olympian36,022 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 DRJ
MakeLeyland
ModelOlympian
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine8,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021

Front Both front king pins have slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion under vehicle

Various oil leaks under vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front king pins have slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion under vehicle

Various oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2020

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020

Braking system leaking Rear air valve. (1.1.3 (d))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Air bag pipe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor panel brackets corroded

Offside Rear Floor panel brackets corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018

Corrosion in chassis near both rear wheel arches .

Slight play in n/s/f king pin

wipers not centralising.

Fail 29 Oct 2018

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion in chassis near both rear wheel arches .

Slight play in n/s/f king pin

wipers not centralising.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,893 miles

exhaust pipe insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2017 70,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust pipe insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2015

Air/vacuum reservoir mountings/securing straps slightly corroded (3.6.D.1a)

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Brake valve has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

air tanks corroded

discharge from air dryer

indicator tell tale inop visualy

Fail 17 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

air tanks corroded

discharge from air dryer

indicator tell tale inop visualy

Pass 8 Mar 2013

N/S/F KING PIN WORN, SPEEDOMETER NOT RECORDING, O/S/F INDICATOR TELL TALE, WIRING HARNESS INSECURE DRIVERS CAB, TRIANGLES FITTED TO REAR LAMP UNITS, PASSENGER ENTRANCE DOOR SWITCH INOP,EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS,OIL DISCHARGE FROM AIR DRYER UNIT,

Fail 1 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

N/S/F KING PIN WORN, SPEEDOMETER NOT RECORDING, O/S/F INDICATOR TELL TALE, WIRING HARNESS INSECURE DRIVERS CAB, TRIANGLES FITTED TO REAR LAMP UNITS, PASSENGER ENTRANCE DOOR SWITCH INOP,EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS,OIL DISCHARGE FROM AIR DRYER UNIT,

Fail 21 Feb 2013

Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

VEHICLE NOT TO BE USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS

Fail 15 Feb 2013

Driving control(s) engine stop inoperative. (6.8.4)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear lamps dim

Pass 15 Feb 2012
Fail 6 Feb 2012

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

LOWER DECK EMERGENCY DOOR ACCESS RESTRICTED. N/S/R SUSPENSION AIR INTERMITANT OPERATION

Fail 2 Feb 2012

Air/vacuum reservoir mountings/securing straps cracked (3.6.D.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

1:stairway steps covering trip hazard.2: upper emergency exits not marked. 3: speedomter not recording mileage. 4: ignition switch insecure. 5:upper emergency exit window no open warning system fitted.

Only one entrance / exit on lower deck.

Pass 23 Dec 2009

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

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

o/f air bag pedistal slight corrosion

o/s fuel tank damp

slight chassis corrosion

slight play in n/f cam bush

slight rock in both k.pins

Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,651 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,314 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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F285 DRJ is a 1988 Leyland Olympian in Purple with a 8,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F285 DRJ, 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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F285 DRJ is a 1988 Leyland Olympian, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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