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YJ57 YCU

2008 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,871 mi
Last recorded121,871 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Optare Alero54,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 YCU
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,871 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 121,860 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,708 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,718 miles

six seats at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,640 miles

eight seats present at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,961 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,137 miles

eight seats present at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,727 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,265 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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YJ57 YCU is a 2008 Optare Alero in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 54,995 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YJ57 YCU, 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 18 years old, this Optare Alero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ57 YCU registered?

YJ57 YCU is a 2008 Optare Alero, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is YJ57 YCU safe to buy?

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