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YL51 ZTD

2001 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

398,852 mi
Last recorded398,852 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Optare Alero181,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ZTD
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 398,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 305,448 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 258,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 258,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 222,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 174,757 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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YL51 ZTD is a 2001 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YL51 ZTD, 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.

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What year was YL51 ZTD registered?

YL51 ZTD is a 2001 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is YL51 ZTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 ZTD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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