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YR52 WNG

2002 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests24 (8 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

451,034 mi
Last recorded451,034 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 WNG
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 451,034 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 451,002 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 407,755 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2015 407,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,851 miles

brake warning light on

n/s 1st seat belt has a small cut

n/s mirror loose

Fail 17 Feb 2011 88,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,777 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 83,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 83,770 miles

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?)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 77,456 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,456 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,274 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 71,273 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2007 58,178 miles
Fail 29 May 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 May 2007 58,151 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2006 41,358 miles

hand brake compensator not pulling stright

oil on near side rear hub

Fail 13 Apr 2006 41,344 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 41,334 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,323 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 41,283 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 41,257 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 41,211 miles

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.

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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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.

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