MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,301 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was YR02 YTE registered?
YR02 YTE is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 4 March 2002.
Is YR02 YTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR02 YTE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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