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H776 DUF

2002 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Sera129,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH776 DUF
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,159 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 94,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 89,554 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,595 miles

Both wipers blades have started to split but remain secure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The driver's door damper is weak and does not fully support the door.

The nearside rear tyre shows signs of ageing and has small cracks in the sidewalls but they do not expose the cords.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,595 miles

Both wipers blades have started to split but remain secure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The driver's door damper is weak and does not fully support the door.

The nearside rear tyre shows signs of ageing and has small cracks in the sidewalls but they do not expose the cords.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear lens damage

number plates incorrect type

Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

number plates incorrect type

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear lens damage

number plates incorrect type

Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

co% weak idle slow and stalls

number plates incorrect

Fail 18 Jun 2009 77,726 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

co% weak idle slow and stalls

number plates incorrect

offside front tyre 2mm edges

Pass 23 May 2008 75,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 73,335 miles

front tyres too limit

Fail 10 May 2007 73,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes worn low

nearside front tyre worn too legal limit edges

offside front tyre worn low outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,714 miles

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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H776 DUF is a 2002 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 129,455 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 H776 DUF, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H776 DUF is a 2002 Toyota Sera, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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