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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
VIN Plate Not attached to vehicle
Central To rear exhaust rubbers perished but exhaust will not fall off
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Side ttrim slightly insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central To rear exhaust rubbers perished but exhaust will not fall off
Gearbox mounting defective Bolt lose (will not tighten) ()
Hand brake cables rubbed on exhaust
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Side ttrim slightly insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
VIN Plate Not attached to vehicle
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear road wheel corroded
VIN plate insecure
power steering pump noisy
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear road wheel corroded
VIN plate insecure
power steering pump noisy
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use Trim adrift (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly damaged but function not impaired rubber gaiter (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear road wheel corroded
Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
VIN plate insecure
exhaust clamp broken
vehicle converted to motor home
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
exhaust rusty
8 seats at time of test
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ09 OTU is a 2009 Optare Alero in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YJ09 OTU, 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.
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What year was YJ09 OTU registered?
YJ09 OTU is a 2009 Optare Alero, first registered on 23 April 2009.
Is YJ09 OTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ09 OTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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