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G684 XWS

1997 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

219,682 mi
Last recorded219,682 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Sera131,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG684 XWS
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 219,682 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 219,682 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 215,982 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 215,982 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 204,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 204,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 189,693 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 189,513 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 21 Feb 2006 177,228 miles

Headlamp plastic outer covers are discolouring and will give poor light output eventually.

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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G684 XWS is a 1997 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G684 XWS, 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.

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What year was G684 XWS registered?

G684 XWS is a 1997 Toyota Sera, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is G684 XWS safe to buy?

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