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YN58 FXE

2008 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Optare Alero54,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 FXE
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,299 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,888 miles

6 seats time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,368 miles

six passenger seats at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eight passenger seats at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,957 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 28,949 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 11,830 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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YN58 FXE is a 2008 Optare Alero in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 54,995 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 YN58 FXE, 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 18 years old, this Optare Alero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YN58 FXE?

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What year was YN58 FXE registered?

YN58 FXE is a 2008 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is YN58 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN58 FXE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN58 FXE have outstanding finance?

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