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H948 POJ

1991 Toyota Sera

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,473 mi
Last recorded118,473 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Sera118,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 POJ
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,473 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser arm connecting bush detached. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush has slight ware. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes have significant corrosion. ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush has slight ware. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 118,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner steering arm boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser arm connecting bush detached. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush has slight ware. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes have significant corrosion. ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush has slight ware. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot securing clip missing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,349 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 118,349 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,598 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 116,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 116,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 116,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 112,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,201 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 112,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 110,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 108,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 142,429 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 142,429 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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H948 POJ is a 1991 Toyota Sera in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H948 POJ, 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 H948 POJ registered?

H948 POJ is a 1991 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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