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H211 EAE

1997 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,985 mi
Last recorded131,985 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Sera131,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH211 EAE
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,985 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,942 miles

Lower oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,942 miles

Lower oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 131,729 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 131,387 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 131,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 129,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 128,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 115,908 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 115,908 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 106,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,866 miles

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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H211 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H211 EAE, 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 H211 EAE registered?

H211 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is H211 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H211 EAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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