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YN54 WYY

2004 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,549 mi
Last recorded50,549 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 WYY
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,549 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 37,551 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 37,551 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive 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 WYY is a 2004 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

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

Is YN54 WYY safe to buy?

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