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YU02 GPJ

2002 Optare Alero

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 GPJ
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,122 miles

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,122 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,974 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 89,863 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,489 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 85,489 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,558 miles

near side front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,245 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 71,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 66,290 miles

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.

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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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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