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G882 SGP

1990 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,571 mi
Last recorded169,571 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG882 SGP
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 169,571 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 163,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 163,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 167,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 151,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 143,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 143,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 135,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 135,239 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 128,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 128,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 123,109 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 123,109 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 117,428 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 117,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G882 SGP is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G882 SGP, 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 G882 SGP registered?

G882 SGP is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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