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YN54 WZB

2004 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,413 mi
Last recorded28,413 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 WZB
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,413 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,394 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,007 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 23,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,638 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 10,966 miles

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 WZB is a 2004 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

YN54 WZB is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is YN54 WZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN54 WZB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN54 WZB have outstanding finance?

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