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K295 BUD

1998 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,424 mi
Last recorded221,424 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Sera126,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK295 BUD
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 221,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/f body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2009 198,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 198,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 270,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 243,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 214,288 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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K295 BUD is a 1998 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K295 BUD, 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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K295 BUD is a 1998 Toyota Sera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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