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YP52 BPF

2002 Optare Alero

Multi-colour Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,697 mi
Last recorded123,697 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 BPF
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,697 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 123,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust frontpipe cracked/blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven OSF brake low effort (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,816 miles

exhaust box corrosion

near side reasr side light works when tapped

play in nesar side front rack arm

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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YP52 BPF is a 2002 Optare Alero in Multi-colour with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 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 YP52 BPF, 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 24 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP52 BPF registered?

YP52 BPF is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is YP52 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 BPF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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