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P15 YNK

2003 Optare Alero

Pink Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,796 mi
Last recorded67,796 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 YNK
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,796 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,043 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 47,043 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P15 YNK is a 2003 Optare Alero in Pink with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P15 YNK, 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.

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What year was P15 YNK registered?

P15 YNK is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is P15 YNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 YNK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P15 YNK have outstanding finance?

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