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102,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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suspension/steering components have surface corrosion
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White (4.5.4 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?
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G498 CLH is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Turquoise with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 G498 CLH, 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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G498 CLH is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G498 CLH safe to buy?
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