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G387 SGN

1990 Toyota Sera

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,919 mi
Last recorded90,919 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG387 SGN
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 90,919 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 90,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 90,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,590 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,565 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 84,804 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 84,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,419 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and split

dampness around power steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,419 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish and split

dampness around power steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,593 miles

engine idle speed high

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,426 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 70,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 68,294 miles

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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G387 SGN is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G387 SGN, 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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G387 SGN is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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