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YP52 BSU

2002 Optare Alero

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,889 mi
Last recorded161,889 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 BSU
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 161,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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 BSU is a 2002 Optare Alero in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BSU, 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

How do I check the history of YP52 BSU?

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What year was YP52 BSU registered?

YP52 BSU is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is YP52 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 BSU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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