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YR52 WNH

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,713 mi
Last recorded204,713 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 WNH
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 204,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 204,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 111,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 123,591 miles

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 WNH is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR52 WNH, 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

How do I check the history of YR52 WNH?

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What year was YR52 WNH registered?

YR52 WNH is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is YR52 WNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 WNH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR52 WNH have outstanding finance?

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