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YN03 UYH

2003 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,052 mi
Last recorded134,052 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UYH
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,052 miles

16 seats fitted at time of test

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

drivers seat back unadjustable and swept back moderately

Pass 13 Aug 2009 133,820 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in o/s steering idler

Fail 12 Aug 2009 133,816 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in o/s steering idler

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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YN03 UYH is a 2003 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 98,835 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 YN03 UYH, 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 23 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of YN03 UYH?

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What year was YN03 UYH registered?

YN03 UYH is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is YN03 UYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 UYH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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