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J168 NLN

1997 Toyota Sera

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Sera131,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,721 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,708 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 100,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,491 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 100,491 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,924 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 99,921 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,389 miles

All 4 tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

All 4 tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,249 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,213 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 98,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 96,863 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,755 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,090 miles

both front head lights slightly misted up

slight misting of oil from offside front shockabsorber

Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,917 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 89,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 72,422 miles

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,022 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,811 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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J168 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Sera in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 131,082 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 J168 NLN, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J168 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Sera, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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