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B13 PNK

2002 Optare Alero

Pink Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 PNK
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,099 miles

slight wear in drag link second ball joint

Fail 22 Apr 2010 57,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

slight wear in drag link second ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,671 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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B13 PNK is a 2002 Optare Alero in Pink with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B13 PNK, 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 B13 PNK registered?

B13 PNK is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is B13 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 PNK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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