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H504 PPU

1999 Toyota Sera

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,525 mi
Last recorded137,525 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Sera137,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH504 PPU
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 137,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 137,327 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 136,979 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 136,971 miles

Emissions not tested lumpy idle during 2nd fast idle may cause further damage aborted emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 136,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 135,991 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,200 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 89,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 88,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,205 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 87,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,194 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,119 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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H504 PPU is a 1999 Toyota Sera in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H504 PPU, 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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What year was H504 PPU registered?

H504 PPU is a 1999 Toyota Sera, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is H504 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H504 PPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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