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J76 ANT

1998 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,506 mi
Last recorded199,506 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Sera126,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 ANT
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 199,506 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 198,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 192,782 miles

Air Conditioning Radiator Poor Condition

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 192,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Air Con Radiator Poor Condition

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Slight Around Engine Area ()

Pass 30 May 2014 188,508 miles

o/s front seat belt slow to retract...small crack in zone B of windscreen

petrol filler kneck corroded....fuel tank seam corroded...both rear o front metal brake pipes slight corrosion...o/s outer cv boot perished....n/s headlamp lens dull and poor beam pattern...o/s front seat belt webbing fraying slightly.

Fail 30 May 2014 188,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s front seat belt slow to retract...small crack in zone B of windscreen

petrol filler kneck corroded....fuel tank seam corroded...both rear o front metal brake pipes slight corrosion...o/s outer cv boot perished....n/s headlamp lens dull and poor beam pattern...o/s front seat belt webbing fraying slightly.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 181,195 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 181,195 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate incorrect but legible...offside washer jet deteriorated but working...rear exhaust fouling rear arm...headlamp output reduced but serviceable.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 174,132 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 174,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat belt retracts slowly

nearside rear sidewall of tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2011 167,795 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 158,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 158,338 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 149,433 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 149,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 141,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 128,931 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 128,931 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 117,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front door shocker weak

Fail 22 Jul 2006 117,331 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front door shockers weak

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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J76 ANT is a 1998 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 126,116 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 J76 ANT, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J76 ANT is a 1998 Toyota Sera, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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