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H490 EAE

1998 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,533 mi
Last recorded114,533 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Sera126,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 EAE
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 114,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,080 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 111,080 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,286 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake judder at osf

Fail 3 Mar 2011 106,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake judder at osf

Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,300 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 98,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,623 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 78,934 miles

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

both rear tyres pershing and wearing on inner edges

o/s/f wheel very close to front wish bone on full lock

Fail 15 Feb 2007 78,926 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres peshing and wearing on inner edges

o/s/f wheel very close to front wish bone on full lock

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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H490 EAE is a 1998 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H490 EAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H490 EAE registered?

H490 EAE is a 1998 Toyota Sera, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is H490 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 EAE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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