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G521 CLE

1997 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,855 mi
Last recorded88,855 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Sera131,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG521 CLE
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,855 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,671 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,498 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides low efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,277 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 87,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 86,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 86,899 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 86,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 80,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,745 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,623 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 76,992 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

noted front wipers split on ends

noted fuel neck pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,992 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

noted front wipers split on ends

noted fuel neck pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,435 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed. No cords exposed at this time.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed.No cords exposed at this time.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 73,965 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed.No cords exposed at this time.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,100 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 72,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 70,456 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 70,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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G521 CLE is a 1997 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G521 CLE, 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 G521 CLE registered?

G521 CLE is a 1997 Toyota Sera, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is G521 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G521 CLE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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