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YR02 YTM

2002 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,187 mi
Last recorded183,187 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YTM
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 183,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 180,030 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine mount cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2017 176,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 172,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 168,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 168,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,779 miles

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

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

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 YTM is a 2002 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR02 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

YR02 YTM is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 YTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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