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G211 LNY

1990 Toyota Sera

Grey Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,061 mi
Last recorded148,061 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 LNY
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 148,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 135,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 135,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 134,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 130,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to dirt cover fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2012 130,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to dirt cover fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 125,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 125,990 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 117,996 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 117,996 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 100,505 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 100,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 88,931 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G211 LNY is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Grey with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G211 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 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 G211 LNY registered?

G211 LNY is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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