MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake bind (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside inner track rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front AIR BAG BADLY CRACKED AND DETERIORATED
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE AREA
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TANK CAP NOT SECURE (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking EXCESS OIL LEAK STEERING BOX AREA (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose ALL REAR PROPSHAFT BOLTS LOOSE AT DIFF FLANGE (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front AIR BAG BADLY CRACKED AND DETERIORATED
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE AREA
BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS PERISHED & SPLITING
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Power steering component leaking FLUID LEAK AT STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component leaking LEAK AT RESOVIOR OR PIPES (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
AIR CONDITION PIPES INSECURE UNDER BONNET
BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS PERISHED & SPLITING
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak at engine
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front air bags perished and light cracks
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front air bags perished and cracks
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
excess coolant leak at engine
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks at outside of side door (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front air bags perished and cracks
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
excess coolant leak at engine
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))
various tyre sidewalls cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front of drag link at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bags cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bags cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))
various tyre sidewalls cracked
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
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YR52 WNE is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 22.2%.
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 YR52 WNE, 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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YR52 WNE is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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