MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
wheel trims fitted at time of test
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
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YN54 LKF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YN54 LKF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YN54 LKF have outstanding finance?
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