Optare Unknown (2011)

We have 188 2011 Optare Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 2011 Optare Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

• 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
• 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
• 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
• 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Optare Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

Half of all 2011 Optare Unknown vehicles fall between 80,584 and 80,584 miles.

Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Optare Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

• 50%
  Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
• 50%
  Nearside Body panel slightly loose middle
• 50%
  Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
• 25%
  Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
• 25%
  Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on n/s of engine
• 25%
  Front Power steering pipe heavily in contact with chassis and possibly worn by contact
• 25%
  Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Air brake hose catching on steering gear
• 25%
  Nearside Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative Centre door exterior control not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.

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