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H886 NJT

2001 Toyota Sera

Gold Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,661 mi
Last recorded153,661 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Sera106,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH886 NJT
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 153,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 152,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 150,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 145,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 142,595 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 142,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2011 142,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 142,307 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 142,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside door ram little/no effect

Fail 18 Jul 2006 142,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside door strut defective

oil leak

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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H886 NJT is a 2001 Toyota Sera in Gold with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 106,976 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H886 NJT, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H886 NJT registered?

H886 NJT is a 2001 Toyota Sera, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is H886 NJT safe to buy?

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