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E15 ERA

1998 Toyota Sera

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,891 mi
Last recorded106,891 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Sera126,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 ERA
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 106,891 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 106,768 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 106,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,374 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 105,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 102,987 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 102,933 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn below limits and also badly cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn below limits and also badly cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 102,014 miles

Rear both tyre inner edges wearing offside slightly more

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,067 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 98,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 93,240 miles

Front both tyre inner sidewall starting to crack but no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but not showing any cords

Fail 4 Aug 2018 93,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front both tyre inner sidewall starting to crack but no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but not showing any cords

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,243 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 64,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 62,473 miles

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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E15 ERA is a 1998 Toyota Sera in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 126,116 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 E15 ERA, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E15 ERA registered?

E15 ERA is a 1998 Toyota Sera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is E15 ERA safe to buy?

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