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H242 NRD

1999 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,600 mi
Last recorded146,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Sera137,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 NRD
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 146,600 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 12 Jun 2025 145,881 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2024 144,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 142,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 142,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 142,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 141,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 Jan 2015 140,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 140,418 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 138,332 miles

rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 16 Feb 2013 135,318 miles

offside front seat belt frayed, both door struts are weak and can drop the door, both front shockers are weak and close to failure, both rear caliper handbrake arms have little movement

Fail 16 Feb 2013 135,318 miles

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

offside front seat belt frayed, both door struts are weak and can drop the door, both front shockers are weak and close to failure, both rear caliper handbrake arms have little movement

Fail 14 Feb 2013 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 131,809 miles

both front door struts are weak, offside front antiroll bar link damaged, offside front trackrod end worn, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2011 125,282 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 121,046 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 118,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 115,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 111,157 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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H242 NRD is a 1999 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H242 NRD, 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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H242 NRD is a 1999 Toyota Sera, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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