MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front (rad bracket bent bin hit (drier ) ??)
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 ) ??
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ten seats fitted at time of test
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YJ57 YCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ57 YCX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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