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YJ07 EHY

2007 Optare Alero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 EHY
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 127,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 118,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,446 miles

DRIVERS SEAT PAD BURST.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,804 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,113 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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YJ07 EHY is a 2007 Optare Alero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ07 EHY, 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 19 years old, this Optare Alero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ07 EHY?

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What year was YJ07 EHY registered?

YJ07 EHY is a 2007 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 April 2007.

Is YJ07 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ07 EHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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