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H397 PVW

1990 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,433 mi
Last recorded121,433 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 PVW
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 121,433 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,224 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 118,025 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 113,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 107,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,633 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished

nsf outer cv boot perished

nsf steering rack gaiter perished

osf outer cv boot perished

Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,826 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box to pipe flange-retaining device appears not fitted (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin not fitted to castle nut of track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box to pipe flange-retaining device appears not fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 123,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H397 PVW is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H397 PVW, 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 H397 PVW registered?

H397 PVW is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H397 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H397 PVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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