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H967 XUM

1999 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,004 mi
Last recorded135,004 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota Sera137,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH967 XUM
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 135,004 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 131,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner sil corrorded

Nearside Front wing corrorded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pipes corrorded

manifold has a slight blow

Fail 27 Dec 2018 131,593 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Inner sil corrorded

Nearside Front wing corrorded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pipes corrorded

manifold has a slight blow

Pass 8 Jan 2018 142,893 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 142,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,379 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 122,376 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,322 miles

Corrosion to off side outer sill.

Front shock absorbers both damp.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 114,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,636 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,306 miles

nearside front cv gaitor greasy

offside outer sill damaged

underneath rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2012 112,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front cv gaitor greasy

offside outer sill damaged

underneath rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,765 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers split but clear screen

Fail 5 Sep 2011 106,765 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers split but clear screen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,089 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 99,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 92,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front shoker dust covers missing

Fail 29 May 2008 84,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front shoker dust covers missing

Fail 29 May 2007 78,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering column has slight movement up & down

Pass 29 May 2007 78,408 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering column has slight movement up & down

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,512 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 71,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 63,042 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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H967 XUM is a 1999 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 137,928 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 H967 XUM, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H967 XUM registered?

H967 XUM is a 1999 Toyota Sera, first registered on 13 November 1999.

Is H967 XUM safe to buy?

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