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YN03 UYP

2003 Optare Alero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,602 mi
Last recorded82,602 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UYP
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 82,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 82,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear suspension air bags lower saddles corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,387 miles

Nearside and offside rear air bag lower saddles corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and offside rear air bag lower saddles corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,495 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 75,371 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,357 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,231 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 64,066 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 59,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

ns of vehicle lower than os

nsf tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,216 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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YN03 UYP is a 2003 Optare Alero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UYP, 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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What year was YN03 UYP registered?

YN03 UYP is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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