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YP52 JWO

2003 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

234,344 mi
Last recorded234,344 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 JWO
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 234,344 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 234,344 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 234,325 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 234,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 234,090 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 234,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 233,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2018 233,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,698 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2017 67,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,354 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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YP52 JWO is a 2003 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 98,835 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 YP52 JWO, 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 23 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 JWO registered?

YP52 JWO is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YP52 JWO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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