MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
six seats at time of test
eight seats present at time of test
eight seats present at time of test
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of YJ57 YCU?
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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?
The MOT history for YJ57 YCU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YJ57 YCU have outstanding finance?
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