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YL51 ZTN

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,727 mi
Last recorded140,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ZTN
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 140,727 miles

All metal brake pipes are hidden from view and are unable to inspect

Pass 29 Jul 2010 131,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 112,384 miles

Slight imbalance on rear service brake

Fail 30 Jul 2009 112,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,053 miles

o/s parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 50,066 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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YL51 ZTN is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTN, 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

How do I check the history of YL51 ZTN?

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What year was YL51 ZTN registered?

YL51 ZTN is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is YL51 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 ZTN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL51 ZTN have outstanding finance?

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