MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,842 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake warning light on
steering box damp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
brake warning light on
nsr brake slight bind
steering box damp
Cut in N/S/F tyre but no exposed ply or cord.
Handbrake efficiency only just passed 19%.
N/S/F side repeater lens cracked.
Slight leak power steering box
Vehicle leans slightly to left.
Cut in N/S/F tyre but no exposed ply or cord.
Handbrake efficiency only just passed 19%.
N/S/F side repeater lens cracked.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.1c)
Slight leak power steering box
Vehicle leans slightly to left.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight leak, †Hand brake pivot pin siezed off chamber, †body of bus leaning to near side
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YU02 GPZ is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?
YU02 GPZ is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 26 July 2002.
Is YU02 GPZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YU02 GPZ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YU02 GPZ have outstanding finance?
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