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YJ08 PFY

2008 Optare Alero

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,193 mi
Last recorded61,193 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Optare Alero54,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 PFY
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,193 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,788 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 42,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,771 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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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.

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