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YN53 YGW

2003 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,292 mi
Last recorded103,292 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 YGW
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 103,292 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 103,229 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leak

Rear Tank strap temp repair

Pass 7 May 2015 99,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,997 miles

Oil leak

advise slight wear in n\s rear brake calipier pins

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,527 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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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YN53 YGW is a 2003 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YN53 YGW, 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 YN53 YGW registered?

YN53 YGW is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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