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J997 XCF

1992 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,073 mi
Last recorded120,073 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Sera120,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 XCF
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 120,073 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 120,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J997 XCF is a 1992 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J997 XCF, 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 J997 XCF registered?

J997 XCF is a 1992 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J997 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J997 XCF shows 2 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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