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YN54 LKZ

2004 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,086 mi
Last recorded148,086 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 148,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 106,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,711 miles

FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PUMP PERISHED

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,654 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 28,628 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LKZ is a 2004 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

YN54 LKZ is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 12 September 2004.

Is YN54 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN54 LKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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