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YN54 WYZ

2004 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,909 mi
Last recorded104,909 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 WYZ
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,909 miles

brake wear warning lamp on dash staying on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 104,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake wear warning lamp on dash staying on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,184 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 100,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4) DANGEROUS

DIFF PAN LEAKING OIL

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 91,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

o/s top marker light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,200 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,522 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 31,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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 WYZ is a 2004 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WYZ, 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.

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What year was YN54 WYZ registered?

YN54 WYZ is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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