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BE52 BUS

2004 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,091 mi
Last recorded155,091 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE52 BUS
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2014 155,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,084 miles

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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BE52 BUS is a 2004 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 69,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BE52 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BE52 BUS registered?

BE52 BUS is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is BE52 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE52 BUS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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