MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,122 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort oil contamination (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak from engine
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nsr tyre inner sidewall cut
slight engine oil leak
temp repair to rear exhaust
wipers smearing windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nsr tyre inner sidewall cut
slight engine oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side front tyre worn unevenly
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Oil leak
handbrake passed test 17%. brake system in need of repair or adjustment
n/s & o/s body repaired with tape
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)
Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YU02 GPJ is a 2002 Optare Alero in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 YU02 GPJ, 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 YU02 GPJ registered?
YU02 GPJ is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 7 August 2002.
Is YU02 GPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YU02 GPJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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