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N358 NTC

1997 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,715 mi
Last recorded10,715 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Sera131,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 NTC
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,683 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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N358 NTC is a 1997 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N358 NTC, 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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What year was N358 NTC registered?

N358 NTC is a 1997 Toyota Sera, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is N358 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N358 NTC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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