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YN54 LKY

2004 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,659 mi
Last recorded184,659 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 184,659 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 184,639 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative (6.2.C.2)

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (6.2.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 183,957 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 183,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 180,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 169,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 156,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 138,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 112,197 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 83,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,675 miles

SMALL MOVEMENT ON EACH END OF DRAG LINK ALSO O/S HEADLIGHT A LITTLE BIT LOW

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 LKY is a 2004 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

YN54 LKY is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is YN54 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN54 LKY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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