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H991 DFG

1990 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH991 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 88,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 87,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,906 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 86,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,522 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 86,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,226 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short battery negative lead frayed (1.9.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,490 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short earth lead on battery frayed (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear slight binding on brake

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,839 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short battery earth lead frayed onto battery post clamp (1.9.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mount corroding off

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced plastic headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short battery earth lead frayed onto battery post clamp (1.9.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mount corroding off

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,696 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 80,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,300 miles

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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H991 DFG is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H991 DFG, 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 H991 DFG registered?

H991 DFG is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H991 DFG safe to buy?

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