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YJ09 OTT

2009 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,962 mi
Last recorded5,962 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 OTT
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 5,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 46 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 185,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,009 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,957 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,358 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,848 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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YJ09 OTT is a 2009 Optare Alero in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ09 OTT, 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 17 years old, this Optare Alero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ09 OTT registered?

YJ09 OTT is a 2009 Optare Alero, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is YJ09 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ09 OTT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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