MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,193 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r brake binding
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ08 PFY is a 2008 Optare Alero in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2008 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 54,995 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 YJ08 PFY, 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 18 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 YJ08 PFY?
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What year was YJ08 PFY registered?
YJ08 PFY is a 2008 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 June 2008.
Is YJ08 PFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ08 PFY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YJ08 PFY have outstanding finance?
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