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J16 DAP

2003 Toyota Sera

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 DAP
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 126,005 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 126,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

door struts week

some LED stop lights not working

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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J16 DAP is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 126,203 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 J16 DAP, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 DAP registered?

J16 DAP is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is J16 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 DAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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