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TOY 226M

1990 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

319,941 mi
Last recorded319,941 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 226M
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 319,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 319,431 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 316,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 308,609 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 301,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 296,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 282,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 270,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 267,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 241,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 224,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 242,367 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 202,524 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 202,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 202,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 170,160 miles

Oil leak

engine noise

Fail 6 Nov 2007 169,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

engine noise

Pass 5 May 2006 130,943 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 130,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside door ram weak

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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TOY 226M is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 111,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOY 226M, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TOY 226M registered?

TOY 226M is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is TOY 226M safe to buy?

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