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R80 SCS

2003 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 SCS
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,480 miles

reverse lights inop

Fail 14 Oct 2023 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected rear calliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lights inop

Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 105,787 miles

oil residue on engine

Pass 8 Aug 2020 105,753 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape and perishing

oil reside on engine

Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,214 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,287 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 105,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,338 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 89,272 miles

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

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

offside wiper blade getting worn

Fail 27 Mar 2009 84,052 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

fan belt squeeling

offside wiper blade getting worn

radiator low level light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,305 miles

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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R80 SCS is a 2003 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R80 SCS, 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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R80 SCS is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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