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YN58 FXJ

2008 Optare Alero

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,545 mi
Last recorded42,545 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Optare Alero54,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 FXJ
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,545 miles

emergency door bleeping slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 5,193 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 FXJ is a 2008 Optare Alero in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YN58 FXJ, 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 FXJ?

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What year was YN58 FXJ registered?

YN58 FXJ is a 2008 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is YN58 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN58 FXJ shows 6 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 YN58 FXJ have outstanding finance?

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