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G798 LWP

2013 Toyota Sera

Orange Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG798 LWP
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,931 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 98,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp has moisture

Nearside Front inner tie rod end has slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp has moisture

Nearside Front inner tie rod end has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door handle loose but operating ok

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

general corrosion under rear of car

general oil leak under engine

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,983 miles

Offside Front door handle loose

Rear exhaust box has slight leak

Fail 28 Nov 2022 96,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door handle loose

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,992 miles

Offside Front outer door handle slightly loose but secure

centre and rear exhaust system have slight leak of gases

Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,601 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 86,601 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,549 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 835,459 miles

Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (5.3.1l)

Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (5.3.1l)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,659 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

centre exhaust mounting starting to fracture

Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

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

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

centre exhaust mounting starting to fracture

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,944 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,436 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,606 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

NSR metal brake pipe corroding

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

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

rear suspension knocking

Fail 18 Jun 2013 70,606 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

NSR metal brake pipe corroding

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear suspension knocking

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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G798 LWP is a 2013 Toyota Sera in Orange with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G798 LWP, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Sera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G798 LWP is a 2013 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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