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H259 PVW

1991 Toyota Sera

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,663 mi
Last recorded189,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Sera118,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH259 PVW
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 189,663 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 189,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 178,856 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 178,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

only drivers seat fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2008 156,747 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 156,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

lambda sensor wires severed

ns main beam pointing at road

Pass 6 Oct 2007 147,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 144,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H259 PVW is a 1991 Toyota Sera in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H259 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H259 PVW registered?

H259 PVW is a 1991 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H259 PVW safe to buy?

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