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H848 BGJ

1999 Toyota Sera

Bronze Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,396 mi
Last recorded176,396 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Sera137,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 176,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower o/s and n/s front lower wings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills corroded and heavily welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s rear floors showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2025 174,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears showing signs of corrosion ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes showing signs of corrosion ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front lower wings corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion and heavily welded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 167,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s front inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fill pipes ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Offside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc back plates corroded

n/s rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion heavily welded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 167,003 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s front inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fill pipes ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Offside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc back plates corroded

n/s rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion heavily welded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 160,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s front inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2022 160,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hold and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc back plates showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s front outer sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s side front inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2021 153,984 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside, Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside, Front & Rear, inner & outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 148,923 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2020 148,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 142,757 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside, Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,614 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 132,095 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 123,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 116,435 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,230 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,921 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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H848 BGJ is a 1999 Toyota Sera in Bronze with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H848 BGJ, 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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H848 BGJ is a 1999 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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