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L30 SPC

2006 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,773 mi
Last recorded89,773 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Optare Alero62,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 SPC
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,773 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,297 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight tightness in steering operation

Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,863 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 88,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

only 8 seats in rear at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency low but lock on wheels

service brake efficiency low but lock on three or more wheels

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,336 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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L30 SPC is a 2006 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,486 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 L30 SPC, 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 20 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L30 SPC registered?

L30 SPC is a 2006 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is L30 SPC safe to buy?

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