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J760 LTP

1991 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,906 mi
Last recorded114,906 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Sera118,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ760 LTP
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 114,906 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 114,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 114,608 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle, suspension and braking components covered in surface corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2024 114,595 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle, suspension and braking components covered in surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,590 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear surface rust on chassis

Fail 9 Nov 2022 114,578 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear surface rust on chassis

Pass 20 May 2015 110,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seats and seatbelts not present

Pass 28 May 2014 105,445 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,333 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,969 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 13 Nov 2008 98,781 miles

rear fog lamp appears dull

Fail 22 Sep 2008 98,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear foglight appears "dull".

Pass 20 Jul 2007 93,898 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2007 93,898 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,526 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 88,525 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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J760 LTP is a 1991 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J760 LTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J760 LTP registered?

J760 LTP is a 1991 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J760 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J760 LTP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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