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YN04 XZT

2004 Optare Alero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,870 mi
Last recorded101,870 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 XZT
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,041 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 XZT is a 2004 Optare Alero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

YN04 XZT is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 21 August 2004.

Is YN04 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN04 XZT shows 10 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 XZT have outstanding finance?

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