Optare Alero

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,800 cc

L30 SPCMOT history

L30 SPC is a white diesel Optare Alero first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 89,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,773 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Optare
Model
Alero
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SPC was last recorded at 89,773 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2021: 88,863 miles, lower than 88,890 miles on 10 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,632 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,773 miles
  • 2024 – 89,632 miles
  • 2023 – 89,512 miles
  • 2022 – 89,297 miles
  • 2021 – 88,863 miles
  • 2018 – 88,890 miles
  • 2016 – 88,726 miles
  • 2015 – 88,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,773 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,773 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,773 miles
    Test number
    981394871659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,632 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    501072194250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,512 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    417875631158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres over 10 years old

  4. Pass89,297 miles (+434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,297 miles
    Test number
    228922369700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight tightness in steering operation

  5. Pass88,863 miles (-27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,863 miles
    Test number
    889572121775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,890 miles (+164)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    643624154384
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly 8 seats in rear at time of test

  7. Pass88,726 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,726 miles
    Test number
    517249528139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail88,724 miles (+388)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    786554164459
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low but lock on wheels
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency low but lock on three or more wheels

  9. Pass88,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    645416935252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 SPC

Does L30 SPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SPC is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SPC?
The MOT on L30 SPC is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 SPC done?
L30 SPC was recorded at 89,773 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 135 miles a year.
Has L30 SPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SPC has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L30 SPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 SPC find?
L30 SPC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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