Optare Unknown (2014)
2014 Optare Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 185 2014 Optare Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This cohort is essentially non-functional as a dataset — a 1.1% pass rate is not a reliability metric but a sign that nearly all 185 vehicles in this sample have either failed to complete testing, been scrapped, or the data is corrupted. For context, the UK average pass rate is 80%, so these figures tell you almost nothing useful about whether a 2014 Optare diesel is reliable.
The median mileage of 185,026 suggests these were working vehicles (likely buses or commercial units given the Optare brand), but with zero recorded failures, zero advisories, and zero dangerous defects across the cohort, the statistics are too compromised to guide a purchase decision. If you're genuinely considering a 2014 Optare, seek a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist rather than relying on this data.
We have 185 2014 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 2014 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.
Before you buy a Optare Unknown
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 182 | 1.1% | 0 |
| Electric (2%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 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 2014 Optare Unknown vehicles fall between 90,826 and 185,026 miles.
Found a specific Optare Unknown?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.