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MJZ 3820

2003 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

166,291 mi
Last recorded166,291 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 3820
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2013 166,291 miles

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.

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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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

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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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