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F25 ERA

1990 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,920 mi
Last recorded258,920 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 ERA
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 258,920 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 258,920 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 250,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 237,117 miles

Hand brake travel slightly long

Nearside Front Position lamp performance poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 26 Sep 2022 231,068 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 231,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?

Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
2,968
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 222
fog lamp not working 140
position lamp(s) not working 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
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F25 ERA is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 111,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Sera fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F25 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Sera typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F25 ERA registered?

F25 ERA is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is F25 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F25 ERA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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