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H47 BGJ

1998 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,558 mi
Last recorded248,558 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Sera126,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH47 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2014 248,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 242,589 miles

front headlights poor density

fuel pipes rusty

handbrake not fully returning

play in o/s seat back

rust bubbles on wheel arches

Fail 30 Aug 2012 242,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 228,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 216,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 210,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 202,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 190,924 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 190,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 190,812 miles

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.

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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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.

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