MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
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YS51 HDO is a 2002 Optare Alero in Gold with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 YS51 HDO, 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 YS51 HDO?
You can check the full history of YS51 HDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YS51 HDO registered?
YS51 HDO is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 12 February 2002.
Is YS51 HDO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YS51 HDO shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YS51 HDO have outstanding finance?
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