MOT Status
Mileage
166,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJZ 3820 is a 2003 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 2003 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 98,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MJZ 3820, 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 23 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MJZ 3820?
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What year was MJZ 3820 registered?
MJZ 3820 is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 January 2003.
Is MJZ 3820 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJZ 3820 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MJZ 3820 have outstanding finance?
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