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YN04 LWH

2004 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,472 mi
Last recorded7,472 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 LWH
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 May 2012 7,472 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 7,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,902 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 5,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 3,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,666 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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YN04 LWH is a 2004 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 69,944 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 YN04 LWH, 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 22 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 YN04 LWH registered?

YN04 LWH is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is YN04 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN04 LWH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN04 LWH have outstanding finance?

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