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YS51 HDU

2002 Optare Alero

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 HDU
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 May 2010 76,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,639 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,985 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,554 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,477 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 7,227 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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YS51 HDU is a 2002 Optare Alero in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YS51 HDU, 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

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What year was YS51 HDU registered?

YS51 HDU is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is YS51 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS51 HDU shows 6 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 YS51 HDU have outstanding finance?

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