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YN03 NCA

2003 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,761 mi
Last recorded115,761 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 NCA
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2019 115,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,629 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 109,627 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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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YN03 NCA is a 2003 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 98,835 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 YN03 NCA, 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 23 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN03 NCA registered?

YN03 NCA is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is YN03 NCA safe to buy?

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