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J462 WTF

1992 Toyota Sera

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,288 mi
Last recorded130,288 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Toyota Sera120,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 WTF
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 130,288 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 130,286 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 154,524 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 153,367 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 150,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

doors not securing in the open position

rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 25 Jul 2014 49,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

doors not securing in the open position

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 12 Jul 2013 150,238 miles

Doors Do not Stay open

Fail 11 Jul 2013 150,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Doors Do not Stay open

Pass 9 Jul 2012 148,563 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 147,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 147,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 140,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,850 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 27,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 130,824 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 130,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 123,147 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 123,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 114,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 105,115 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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J462 WTF is a 1992 Toyota Sera in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 120,072 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 J462 WTF, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J462 WTF registered?

J462 WTF is a 1992 Toyota Sera, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J462 WTF safe to buy?

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