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GJI 1268

1991 Toyota Sera

Bronze Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,782 mi
Last recorded109,782 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Sera118,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJI 1268
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 109,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 109,776 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 106,974 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported loose near left mounting point (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 6 May 2023 105,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

NSF Wing Corroded

Boot struts are weak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded front to back

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 102,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 100,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,629 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age

rear exhaust brk broke

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,301 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 96,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,844 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 86,572 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,768 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 75,801 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 75,801 miles

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

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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GJI 1268 is a 1991 Toyota Sera in Bronze with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 118,349 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 GJI 1268, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJI 1268 registered?

GJI 1268 is a 1991 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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