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H871 YYP

1991 Toyota Sera

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,741 mi
Last recorded174,741 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Sera118,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 YYP
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 174,741 miles

both headlights tinted, rear brakes may soon require attension

Pass 10 May 2024 171,817 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 167,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 167,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 166,226 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 166,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 159,794 miles

Fuel Tank Filler pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 159,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower wing corroded and holed but secure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower wing corroded and holed but secure

Fail 5 Feb 2021 159,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded and holed but secure

Offside Front lower wing corroded and holed but secure

Pass 24 May 2019 159,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 159,710 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all wheels / brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2013 158,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 156,845 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 156,844 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 151,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 145,871 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 145,866 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 140,684 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 140,684 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 127,458 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 127,458 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,155 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 113,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,549 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 88,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 77,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 77,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H871 YYP is a 1991 Toyota Sera in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 118,349 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 H871 YYP, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H871 YYP registered?

H871 YYP is a 1991 Toyota Sera, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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