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YJ56 ARX

2006 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,510 mi
Last recorded125,510 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2006 Optare Alero62,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 ARX
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 125,510 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 115,433 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 115,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,066 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 94,065 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,355 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,427 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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YJ56 ARX is a 2006 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ56 ARX, 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 20 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 YJ56 ARX registered?

YJ56 ARX is a 2006 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is YJ56 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ56 ARX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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