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G435 VUE

1999 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,285 mi
Last recorded129,285 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Sera137,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 VUE
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,285 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 129,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,738 miles

all shockers weak

both nearside tyre close to limit

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front bottom arm rear bush

Fail 9 Oct 2013 119,738 miles

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

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

all shockers weak

both nearside tyre close to limit

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front bottom arm rear bush

Pass 26 Sep 2012 110,208 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,432 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 101,432 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 100,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake servo hose splitting

centre exhaust silencer slight blow

front seatbelts inertia locking reel not working

lower rear engine mount split

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s inner cv boot insecure

o/s/f chassis damage

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush wear

o/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r wheel bearing wear/play

steering rack boots perished

Pass 10 Jul 2010 96,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 94,539 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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G435 VUE is a 1999 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 137,928 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 G435 VUE, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G435 VUE is a 1999 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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