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YL51 ZTH

2002 Optare Alero

Yellow Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2006
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ZTH
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2006 97,201 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 97,145 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an upper ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Access panel bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.5.12)

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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YL51 ZTH is a 2002 Optare Alero in Yellow with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 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 YL51 ZTH, 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 24 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 ZTH registered?

YL51 ZTH is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is YL51 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 ZTH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL51 ZTH have outstanding finance?

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