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B16 NTE

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NTE
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

gearbox has a crack on bellhousing

Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 72,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working n/s & o/s front (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 72,352 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 75,198 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,358 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 72,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 72,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,690 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,661 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,052 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 50,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,253 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 35,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.2d)

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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B16 NTE is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B16 NTE, 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 B16 NTE registered?

B16 NTE is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is B16 NTE safe to buy?

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