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H531 FRV

1990 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,470 mi
Last recorded187,470 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH531 FRV
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 187,470 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

petrol tank neck corroded

rear underneath car corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 187,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 187,313 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

head lamp lenses tarnished

rear brake pipes corroded

slight noise and free play in both rear wheelbearings

Fail 2 Mar 2016 187,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 185,360 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,830 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 114,830 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2013 181,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 162,861 miles

oil leaks from engine

Fail 7 Jan 2012 162,861 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2011 145,946 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

major oil leak

o/s steering rack gatior perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2011 145,943 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 134,640 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 129,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 119,784 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 113,792 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 113,792 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 105,466 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H531 FRV registered?

H531 FRV is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is H531 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H531 FRV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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