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G131 LNY

2001 Toyota Sera

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,896 mi
Last recorded158,896 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Sera106,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 LNY
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 158,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat brackets (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 158,873 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive driver seat mounting brackets (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 158,873 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive driver seat mounting brackets (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2013 158,300 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 158,300 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 158,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 157,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 157,669 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 157,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 154,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 139,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 126,770 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 126,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 126,335 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 126,319 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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G131 LNY is a 2001 Toyota Sera in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 106,976 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G131 LNY, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G131 LNY registered?

G131 LNY is a 2001 Toyota Sera, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is G131 LNY safe to buy?

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