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YU02 GPZ

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 GPZ
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 134,842 miles

brake warning light on

steering box damp

Fail 29 May 2012 163,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 8,514 miles

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.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 8,514 miles

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.

Fail 29 Sep 2007 80,461 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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