MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake discs pitted
offside front wing badly corroded
front headlights poor density
fuel pipes rusty
handbrake not fully returning
play in o/s seat back
rust bubbles on wheel arches
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front headlights poor density
fuel pipes rusty
handbrake not fully returning
n/s/r brake pipes rusty
play in o/s seat back
rust bubbles on wheel arches
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?
Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H47 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 126,116 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 H47 BGJ, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H47 BGJ registered?
H47 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Sera, first registered on 9 July 1998.
Is H47 BGJ safe to buy?
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