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K533 LMY

1998 Toyota Sera

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,811 mi
Last recorded135,811 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Sera126,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK533 LMY
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 135,811 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 135,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 130,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 117,997 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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K533 LMY is a 1998 Toyota Sera in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K533 LMY, 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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What year was K533 LMY registered?

K533 LMY is a 1998 Toyota Sera, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is K533 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K533 LMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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