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YP52 BSV

2002 Optare Alero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,307 mi
Last recorded60,307 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 BSV
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,307 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,295 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,088 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 43,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 BSV is a 2002 Optare Alero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YP52 BSV, 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.

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What year was YP52 BSV registered?

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

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