MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
petrol tank neck corroded
rear underneath car corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
petrol tank neck corroded
rear underneath car corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
head lamp lenses tarnished
rear brake pipes corroded
slight noise and free play in both rear wheelbearings
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
fuel filler pipes corroded
head lamp lenses tarnished
rear brake pipes corroded
slight noise and free play in both rear wheelbearings
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear fog lamp slightly faded
front brake pads starting to wear low
fuel filler pipes corroded
oil leaks from engine
slight exhaust blow from front joint
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
steering rack damp
oil leaks from engine
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
offside outer sill weak
oil leaks from engine
both rear tyres on 2mm
major oil leak
o/s steering rack gatior perishing
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Head lamp patterns weak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?
Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H531 FRV is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H531 FRV, 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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H531 FRV is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 15 October 1990.
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