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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Optare Alero Diesel 2800cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 255,826 miles on the clock, averaging 26,770 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YL51 XCS
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 255,826 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24,770 |
| Average per year | 26,770 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL51 XCS |
| Make | Optare |
| Model | Alero |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2800cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YL51 XCS
What car is YL51 XCS?
YL51 XCS is a yellow Optare Alero, diesel (2800cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YL51 XCS?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 XCS was 255,826 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 XCS passed its MOT?
YL51 XCS has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Oct 2010.
Is YL51 XCS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 XCS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YL51 XCS?
YL51 XCS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.