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M698 MRP

1998 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,457 mi
Last recorded82,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Sera126,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 MRP
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,928 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,625 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,350 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,350 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,029 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 75,996 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 67,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 56,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,747 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 46,033 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

unable to test front brake pads

Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,033 miles

unable to test front brake pads

Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,773 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 43,773 miles

Offside 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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M698 MRP is a 1998 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M698 MRP, 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 M698 MRP registered?

M698 MRP is a 1998 Toyota Sera, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is M698 MRP safe to buy?

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