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G262 PCE

1997 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,951 mi
Last recorded150,951 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Sera131,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 PCE
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 150,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 150,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 149,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 146,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Feb 2006 146,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G262 PCE is a 1997 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 131,082 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 G262 PCE, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G262 PCE registered?

G262 PCE is a 1997 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is G262 PCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G262 PCE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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