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YN54 LKF

2004 Optare Alero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,909 mi
Last recorded36,909 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 LKF
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,909 miles

Nearside Front nearside front metal brake pipe has corrosion(serviceable at present)

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall(no cord exposed)

Offside Front offside front metal brake pipe has corrosion(serviceable at present)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,678 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 36,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,610 miles

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2010 34,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,008 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,483 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 10,216 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,216 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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YN54 LKF is a 2004 Optare Alero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YN54 LKF, 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.

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What year was YN54 LKF registered?

YN54 LKF is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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