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J475 HMV

1991 Toyota Sera

Gold Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,430 mi
Last recorded182,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Sera118,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 HMV
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 182,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 182,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 179,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 179,472 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2022 179,459 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 177,193 miles

Diff bearing has play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 177,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Diff bearing has play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 175,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 175,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 172,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 154,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 146,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 121,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 121,264 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 121,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J475 HMV is a 1991 Toyota Sera in Gold with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J475 HMV, 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 J475 HMV registered?

J475 HMV is a 1991 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J475 HMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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