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A2 AOT

1991 Toyota Sera

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

196,132 mi
Last recorded196,132 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Sera118,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 AOT
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 196,132 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 196,106 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 183,466 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished and starting too split

Fail 17 May 2013 183,466 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perrished and starting too split

Pass 8 May 2012 174,446 miles

o/s/r/ wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 May 2011 160,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 160,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bonnet catch missing

offside front door damper worn

Pass 17 May 2010 147,397 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 147,397 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s/r tyre close to leagl limit

Pass 18 May 2009 133,426 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 133,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 115,606 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 115,584 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 106,589 miles

exhaust back box mounting broken

Pass 23 Sep 2005 96,595 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 96,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both outer cv gaitors perished

exhaust system corroded

offside front door damaged

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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A2 AOT is a 1991 Toyota Sera in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 118,349 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 A2 AOT, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 AOT registered?

A2 AOT is a 1991 Toyota Sera, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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