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YJ09 OTU

2009 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 OTU
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021
Fail 6 Dec 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,674 miles

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 113,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 2 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 2 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018

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

Pass 23 Apr 2017 111,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,732 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,025 miles

8 seats at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,016 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 65,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,287 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 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.

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