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H473 LNA

2004 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,047 mi
Last recorded170,047 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Sera123,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH473 LNA
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 170,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear end to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear end to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 164,076 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 147,608 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 147,606 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 133,820 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 133,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011
Pass 30 Sep 2008 122,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 113,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 113,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H473 LNA is a 2004 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 123,774 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 H473 LNA, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H473 LNA registered?

H473 LNA is a 2004 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is H473 LNA safe to buy?

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