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J450 LRV

2002 Toyota Sera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,041 mi
Last recorded128,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Sera129,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 LRV
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 128,041 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 127,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,475 miles

light cracking to both front tyre outer walls

Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,183 miles

cracking to nearside and offside front tyre walls

Fail 5 Apr 2017 126,182 miles

rear brake application uneven 56 % through out application with the nearside being lower (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight brake bind on this wheel (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

cracking to nearside and offside front tyre walls

Pass 22 Mar 2016 125,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes close to tank corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting broken

surface corrosion present through out under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 124,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 123,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2012 123,257 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

advise unable to test brake pipes where routed through

Pass 7 Feb 2012 123,257 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise unable to test brake pipes where routed through

Pass 26 Feb 2011 120,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 107,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 103,786 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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J450 LRV is a 2002 Toyota Sera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 129,455 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 J450 LRV, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J450 LRV is a 2002 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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