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YP52 BPY

2002 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,272 mi
Last recorded120,272 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 BPY
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 105,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 94,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,961 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,958 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,945 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Rear Brake cable wires broken but not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,672 miles

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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YP52 BPY is a 2002 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 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 YP52 BPY, 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 24 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 YP52 BPY registered?

YP52 BPY is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is YP52 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 BPY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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