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YJ57 YCX

2008 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,432 mi
Last recorded120,432 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Optare Alero54,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 YCX
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,432 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front (rad bracket bent bin hit (drier ) ??)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,431 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust fell off (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust fumes entering the driver's area (7.1.5)

Exhaust fumes entering the passenger area (7.1.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle ,rear bend , before rear box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed ??? (6.5.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking air (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm deform and wire coming out (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat second row back middel (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release second row o/s (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking old age

Offside Front rad bracket bent bin hit (drier ) ??

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,250 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 115,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened cracked (2.4.A.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 98,193 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 80,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,203 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 32,403 miles

ten seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2009 15,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 2,029 miles

front n/s and o/s hub seals leaking on insides

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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YJ57 YCX is a 2008 Optare Alero in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ57 YCX, 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.

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What year was YJ57 YCX registered?

YJ57 YCX is a 2008 Optare Alero, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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