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J171 GAU

2005 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 2005 Toyota Sera134,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 GAU
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,787 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 86,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 81,347 miles

number plate not fitted, vehicle not registered

Fail 25 Oct 2005 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

number plate not fitted, vehicle not registered

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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J171 GAU is a 2005 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 134,483 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 J171 GAU, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J171 GAU registered?

J171 GAU is a 2005 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is J171 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J171 GAU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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