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VU02 TTF

2002 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,367 mi
Last recorded108,367 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 TTF
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 108,367 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 108,365 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 107,409 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2007 105,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 102,162 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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VU02 TTF is a 2002 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VU02 TTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 TTF registered?

VU02 TTF is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is VU02 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 TTF shows 6 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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