MOT Status
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89,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear tyres over 10 years old
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of L30 SPC?
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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?
The MOT history for L30 SPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L30 SPC have outstanding finance?
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