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H971 POJ

1990 Toyota Sera

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,232 mi
Last recorded193,232 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 POJ
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 193,232 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 186,888 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 186,340 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 186,340 miles

Position lamp not working OSF + NSF (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 185,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 184,508 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 184,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 182,169 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 182,165 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 182,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2011 179,492 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 179,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2007 166,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 166,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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H971 POJ is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H971 POJ, 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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What year was H971 POJ registered?

H971 POJ is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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