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YN03 ZWV

2003 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,614 mi
Last recorded114,614 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZWV
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2014 114,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012
Pass 25 Jul 2011 114,201 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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YN03 ZWV is a 2003 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YN03 ZWV?

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What year was YN03 ZWV registered?

YN03 ZWV is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is YN03 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 ZWV shows 4 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 YN03 ZWV have outstanding finance?

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