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YN54 LKK

2004 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,506 mi
Last recorded168,506 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 LKK
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 168,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 157,102 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 147,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 135,725 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,482 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,068 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,539 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 35,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 16,463 miles

UNABLE TO TEST WHEEL NUTS/FIXINGS, WHEEL TRIMS FITTED.ONLY 8 SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

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 LKK is a 2004 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YN54 LKK, 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 YN54 LKK registered?

YN54 LKK is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is YN54 LKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN54 LKK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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