MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
451,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
brake warning light on
n/s 1st seat belt has a small cut
n/s mirror loose
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake warning light on
n/s 1st seat belt has a small cut
n/s mirror loose
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
o/s/f mirror casing damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Centre Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)
Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
o/s/f mirror casing damaged
warning light illuminated on dashboard (power steering oil level?)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
red warning light on dash possible cause could be near side front brake pad wear indicater wiring broken
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
hand brake compensator not pulling stright
oil on near side rear hub
Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1j)
emergency door exit gangway part blocked with seat
handbrake compensator not pulling stright
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR52 WNG is a 2002 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 WNG, 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 YR52 WNG registered?
YR52 WNG is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 3 September 2002.
Is YR52 WNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR52 WNG shows 24 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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