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G201 COY

1990 Toyota Sera

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 COY
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 57,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 53,197 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,436 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,486 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,486 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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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G201 COY is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G201 COY, 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.

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What year was G201 COY registered?

G201 COY is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G201 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G201 COY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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