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YR02 YRZ

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,544 mi
Last recorded220,544 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YRZ
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 220,544 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

temp repiar to nsf upper ball joint dust cover

Fail 29 May 2012 220,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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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YR02 YRZ is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 YR02 YRZ, 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 YR02 YRZ registered?

YR02 YRZ is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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