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YR02 YRY

2002 Optare Alero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

302,965 mi
Last recorded302,965 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YRY
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 302,965 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 302,624 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside no plate lite dim

Pass 21 Jun 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 300,142 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 299,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 298,367 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 298,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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YR02 YRY is a 2002 Optare Alero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YR02 YRY, 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 YR02 YRY registered?

YR02 YRY is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is YR02 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 YRY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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