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G395 YDV

1990 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,604 mi
Last recorded138,604 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 YDV
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 138,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 138,251 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 138,251 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2019 137,757 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 137,757 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 137,264 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 136,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 136,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,266 miles

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,747 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 88,747 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,276 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,798 miles

All tyres wearing low

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,561 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 76,561 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,852 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 74,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G395 YDV is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G395 YDV, 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 G395 YDV registered?

G395 YDV is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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