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M94 TBU

1997 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

197,897 mi
Last recorded197,897 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Sera131,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM94 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 197,897 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 197,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2024 185,343 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 179,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 179,230 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 172,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 163,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 161,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 158,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 158,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front wiper smeary

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 156,169 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front and both rear brake backing plates deteariorated

rear exhaust clamp deteariorated

Fail 24 Apr 2015 156,169 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front and both rear brake backing plates deteariorated

rear exhaust clamp deteariorated

Fail 3 Apr 2015 156,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

under body is covered in undersill

Pass 4 Oct 2013 141,018 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 141,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 139,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 135,535 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 132,301 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator corroded at the lower rear

Fail 7 May 2008 132,272 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator corroded at the lower rear

Pass 30 Oct 2006 112,851 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M94 TBU is a 1997 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 131,082 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 M94 TBU, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M94 TBU is a 1997 Toyota Sera, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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