MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,533 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
brake judder at osf
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
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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