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J846 NLR

2001 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Toyota Sera106,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 NLR
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 90,167 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

boot floor damaged

slam panel and bonnet damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2007 87,509 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 87,507 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 82,338 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 82,338 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J846 NLR is a 2001 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 106,976 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 J846 NLR, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J846 NLR registered?

J846 NLR is a 2001 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is J846 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J846 NLR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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