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K386 CBU

1992 Toyota Sera

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,468 mi
Last recorded121,468 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Sera120,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 CBU
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 121,458 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 118,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,868 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 116,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,672 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 85,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 77,751 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 77,751 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,417 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 76,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K386 CBU is a 1992 Toyota Sera in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K386 CBU, 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 K386 CBU registered?

K386 CBU is a 1992 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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