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J396 SDH

1991 Toyota Sera

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,449 mi
Last recorded102,449 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Sera118,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 SDH
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 102,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 101,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 100,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 99,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light WHITE (4.5.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 98,431 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 97,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 97,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 95,826 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2

Nearside Front Lower wing has scratch mark

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing has scratch mark

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2

Pass 21 May 2018 93,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

gearbox rear lower mounting bush fully split away and moving excessively but not likely to fail

slight leak from exhaust system

Fail 21 May 2018 93,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

gearbox rear lower mounting bush fully split away and moving excessively but not likely to fail

slight leak from exhaust system

Pass 2 May 2017 91,146 miles

Oil leak

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 89,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner c/v boot leaking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 86,202 miles

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking grease

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 82,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 80,980 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 80,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 79,251 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 77,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,866 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 74,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,361 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 71,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,482 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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J396 SDH is a 1991 Toyota Sera in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J396 SDH, 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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J396 SDH is a 1991 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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