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YN54 VWV

2004 Optare Alero

Red Diesel 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,440 mi
Last recorded108,440 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 VWV
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 108,440 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 108,401 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,565 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,242 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 18,525 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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YN54 VWV is a 2004 Optare Alero in Red with a 5,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 69,944 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 YN54 VWV, 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 22 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 YN54 VWV?

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What year was YN54 VWV registered?

YN54 VWV is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is YN54 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN54 VWV 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.

Does YN54 VWV have outstanding finance?

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