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YR02 YTN

2002 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 148,834 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 148,834 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n /s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 136,793 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 136,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 131,272 miles

10 seats fitted at time of test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YTN is a 2002 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YTN, 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 YTN registered?

YR02 YTN is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is YR02 YTN safe to buy?

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