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PN05 RNV

2005 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,163 mi
Last recorded114,163 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Optare Alero99,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 RNV
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,163 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 114,118 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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PN05 RNV is a 2005 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 99,197 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 PN05 RNV, 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 21 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 PN05 RNV?

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What year was PN05 RNV registered?

PN05 RNV is a 2005 Optare Alero, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is PN05 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN05 RNV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN05 RNV have outstanding finance?

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