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YN54 WYX

2005 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,953 mi
Last recorded128,953 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Optare Alero99,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 WYX
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 128,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 123,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 122,846 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 122,615 miles

Centre Rear small oil leak rear of gear box

Fail 12 Sep 2016 122,606 miles

Front Speed limiter plate missing speed limiter sticker missing (6.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing webbing frayed and torn (5.2.2a)

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

Centre Rear Oil leak gearbox leaking oil ()

Centre Rear Upper long hand brake cable chafing on chassis

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low n/s/front too low-adjusted (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,963 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,895 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 WYX is a 2005 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 99,197 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 WYX, 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 21 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN54 WYX registered?

YN54 WYX is a 2005 Optare Alero, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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