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H397 NLJ

2002 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,669 mi
Last recorded164,669 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Toyota Sera129,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 164,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 158,978 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 158,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 153,418 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 153,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 147,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 141,990 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 141,990 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H397 NLJ is a 2002 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 129,455 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 H397 NLJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H397 NLJ registered?

H397 NLJ is a 2002 Toyota Sera, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is H397 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H397 NLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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