MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight imblance to rear foot brake
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL51 XCS is a 2001 Optare Alero in Yellow with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 181,503 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 YL51 XCS, 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 25 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YL51 XCS?
You can check the full history of YL51 XCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YL51 XCS registered?
YL51 XCS is a 2001 Optare Alero, first registered on 22 October 2001.
Is YL51 XCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL51 XCS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YL51 XCS have outstanding finance?
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