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YR02 YTE

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,301 mi
Last recorded148,301 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YTE
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 148,301 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 148,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 143,314 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 143,314 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 127,739 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 127,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 107,118 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,362 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,770 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 65,763 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

retracting mechanisams on all seat belts show signs of deteriation

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 56,566 miles

Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

1st row seat bolt missing

2nd row seat bolt loose

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 YTE is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

YR02 YTE is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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