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J50 NMP

2001 Optare Alero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 2001 Optare Alero181,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 NMP
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2005 94,639 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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J50 NMP is a 2001 Optare Alero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 181,503 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 J50 NMP, 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 25 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J50 NMP registered?

J50 NMP is a 2001 Optare Alero, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is J50 NMP safe to buy?

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