May 2026
Leyland Titan HOR 811: The front brakes have been re-lined.
Leyland Tiger Cub WCG 104: The re-trimmed seats have been fitted.
Leyland Atlantean HOR 590E: Some points on the upper deck flooring allowing water to drip into the lower deck have been sealed.
Leyland Panther UOU 419H: During the afternoon before our May running day, the slave cylinder of the hydraulic throttle has failed. It has been removed to send away for repair.
Bristol LH AFB 592V (H&D 3856): Whilst preparing this non-FoKAB bus for May running day, like 419 above, this also developed a leak on the hydraulic throttle slave cylinder which has also been removed to send away for repair.
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April 2026
Leyland Lion RU8678: Coolant leak repairs.
Bedford CA BHO543C: An electrical fault in January (en-route to Winchester for running day!) which caused ignition failure was traced to a fault in the fuse box. The fuse box has been replaced and significantly simplified.
Leyland Atlantean HOR592E: MOT passed.
Leyland Panther UOU419H: The rear brakes have been re-lined, followed by successful brake test and MOT passed.
Bristol FLF LLJ443F (H&D 1577): MOT passed.
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March 2026
Leyland Lion RU8678: MOT Passed.
Bedford VAL CCG704C: The power steering ram has been removed (again!) and sent away for repair.
Leyland Atlantean HOR592E: The front brakes have been re-lined and the throttle linkage adjusted.
Bristol FS 5677EL (H&D 1450): Whilst not owned by FoKAB, it is in our care. MOT passed after replacement of a worn brake hose, replacement of a "lazy" brake return spring and brakes adjusted. A loose wheel stud was repaired, and a rubber hinge on one opening body panel replaced.
Bristol FLF LLJ443F (H&D 1577): Another not owned by FoKAB but in our care. An external contractor is carrying out brake repair and adjustment, replacing a wheel bearing and tyre.
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February 2026
Bedford VAL CCG704C: MOT passed.
Leyland Panther UOU417H: Fault with interior lights fixed.
Commer Walk-Thru - NKJ 849P: The cylinder head was re-torqued. A broken fuel filter mounting bracket and consequent fracture of the fuel leak-off pipe were found and have been repaired.
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January 2026
Leyland Tiger Cub - WCG 104: Seats removed for re-trimming.
AEC Renown - 596 LCG: MOT passed.
Leyland Atlantean HOR592E: Was not charging the batteries, which was traced to a broken cable connection and repaired.
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December 2025
Leyland Tiger Cub - WCG 104: MOT passed.
AEC Renown - 595 LCG: Four new rear tyres fitted.
AEC Renown - 596 LCG: New rear air bags fitted after one side was leaking air excessively.
Leyland Panther - UOU 417H: MOT passed.
Bristol LH - AFB 592V: Whilst not owned by FoKAB, we are carrying out maintenance so that it can be used during our running days. Pre-MOT carried out in-house with brake adjustment, a repair to one wheelarch and fix screen washers. MOT passed.
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November 2025
Leyland Tiger Cub - WCG 104: Excess exhaust smoke investigated and was discovered to be a seized cold start cable resulting in the cold start being always on.
Leyland Atlantean - HOR 590E: New batteries fitted. Drivers side wiper arm repaired due to it slipping on the spindle and not clearing the screen sufficiently.
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October 2025
Leyland Titan - POU 494: The main air hose failed during September running day. After a temporary repair to get the bus home, the hose was removed and used as a pattern for a new hose which has been successfully fitted.
Leyland Panther - UOU 419H: Replacement throttle return spring fitted.
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September 2025
Leyland Lion - RU 8678: The under-bonnet fuel line has now been wrapped in reflective heat shield tape to prevent fuel vapourisation.
Dennis 30CWT- OU 9286: Intermittently faulty brake light switch replaced. Passed MOT.
Leyland Titan - HOR 811: The water pump has been replaced due to the original having a failing bearing.
AEC Renown - 595 LCG: Passed MOT.
Leyland Atlantean - HOR 590E: Passed MOT.
Commer Walk-Thru - NKJ 849P: A new head gasket has now been fitted. A gentle running in period will be followed by re-torquing of the cylinder head.
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August 2025
Commer Walk-Thru - NKJ 849P: New head gasket failed, currently bring replaced.
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June 2025
Commer Walk-Thru - NKJ 849P: The Commer is back on the road after refurbished cylinder head and injectors fitted, and a new battery and starter motor fitted.
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May 2025
Albion Victor - AAA 756: Passed MOT. A problem with the ignition switch was found to be corroded relay terminals.
Leyland Titan - HOR 811: Replacement glass fitted to repair window accidently smashed during running day, repair made to radiator to fix a leak.
AEC Renown - 595 LCG: New tyre fitted to nearside front following puncture during running day, the front tyres were almost new so having new tyre on one side only is acceptable.
Bedford CA - BHO 543C: Passed MOT, radiator top hose had pinhole leak, radiator hose replaced.
Leyland Atlantean - HOR 590E: Seat refurbishment project completed.
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April 2025
Leyland Lion - RU 8678: Passed MOT, regulator identified as being cause of charging issue.
Leyland Titan - HOR 811: Exhaust leak on manifold found, manifold replaced with one from stock. Charging issue fixed with replacement alternator that we had in stock, and removed alternator sent away for repair.
Leyland Titan - POU 494: Passed MOT.
Bedford VAL - CCG 704C: Problem with door closing resolved with replacement relay. Passed MOT.
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March 2025
Leyland Lion - RU 8678: A GPS speedometer has been fitted.
Leyland Titan - HOR 811: A GPS speedometer has been fitted.
AEC Renown - 596 LCG: Passed MOT.
Bedford VAL - CCG 704C: The repaired steering ram has been returned and re-fitted, which had been removed and sent away for repair due to power steering fluid leak.
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February 2025
Leyland Titan - HOR 811: Fuel injector pump refurbished and fitted, and fuel pipe between (refurbished) fuel tank and lift pump replaced.
Leyland Tiger Cub - WCG 104: Replacement batteries fitted.
Leyland Atlantean - HOR 592E: A GPS speedometer has been fitted, a slight air leak fixed, the stop solenoid actuating lever has been adjusted and passed MOT.
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January 2025
AEC Renown - 596 LCG: Windscreen wiper motor repaired.
Commer Walk-Thru - NKJ 849P: Lower priority work to resolve running problems. Cylinder head was sent away for refurbishing, and has been delivered back to us.
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