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YK08 EOY

2008 Optare Alero

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,016 mi
Last recorded189,016 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Optare Alero54,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 EOY
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2019 189,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 180,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 165,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 144,449 miles

Offside Rear Corner of rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,655 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,039 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,338 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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YK08 EOY is a 2008 Optare Alero in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 54,995 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 YK08 EOY, 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 YK08 EOY?

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What year was YK08 EOY registered?

YK08 EOY is a 2008 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is YK08 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 EOY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK08 EOY have outstanding finance?

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