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YN05 ORO

2005 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

254,228 mi
Last recorded254,228 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Optare Alero99,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 ORO
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 254,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 254,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 254,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2013 212,233 miles

Glazing/screen/partition not made of safety glass or safety glazing (6.9.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

engine oil leaks quite severe though nothing drips to floor

fire extinguisher gauge close to red

nearside headlamp bezel not fully secure

offside front air bag splitting

rear air bag pedastals parting from mounting due to corrosion

rear silencer not fully secure

reg plate lamp lenses deteriorated

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

tachograph calibration out of date

un even disc pad wear accross front axle

wheel trims fitted restricting vision to various components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 204,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 178,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 152,542 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 127,856 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r light lens damaged

wear in drag link ball joint

Fail 5 Jun 2009 125,825 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

engine oil leaks

n/s/r light lens damaged

play in steering drag link ball joint

silencer missing from air drier valve/unloader valve

Pass 8 Jul 2008 99,197 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 98,933 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,032 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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YN05 ORO is a 2005 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 99,197 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 YN05 ORO, 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 21 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN05 ORO registered?

YN05 ORO is a 2005 Optare Alero, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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