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G5 ERA

2001 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,195 mi
Last recorded79,195 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Sera106,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 ERA
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,245 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,404 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,045 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,900 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 65,885 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,157 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,155 miles

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

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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G5 ERA is a 2001 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 106,976 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 G5 ERA, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G5 ERA registered?

G5 ERA is a 2001 Toyota Sera, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is G5 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 ERA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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