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K888 BWU

1992 Leyland Olympian

Red Diesel 10100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

537,428 mi
Last recorded537,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 BWU
MakeLeyland
ModelOlympian
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2024 537,428 miles

All direction indicators not working All not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2015 162,984 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (6.2.C.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure linkage (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

vehicle is leaning to one side

Pass 20 Jan 2011 537,427 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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K888 BWU is a 1992 Leyland Olympian in Red with a 10,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K888 BWU, 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 34 years old, this Leyland Olympian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K888 BWU is a 1992 Leyland Olympian, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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