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YL51 ZTO

2002 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

267,752 mi
Last recorded267,752 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ZTO
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 267,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 267,724 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 266,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 164,305 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 149,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 101,086 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 69,178 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 ZTO is a 2002 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 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 ZTO, 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 24 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 ZTO registered?

YL51 ZTO is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is YL51 ZTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 ZTO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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