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YS02 UCJ

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,024 mi
Last recorded101,024 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 UCJ
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2014 101,024 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f brake pad wear sensor connected

o/s/f suspension air bag deteriorated/perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,218 miles

slight corrosion exhaust system

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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YS02 UCJ is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS02 UCJ, 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 YS02 UCJ registered?

YS02 UCJ is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is YS02 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS02 UCJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS02 UCJ have outstanding finance?

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