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RIL 1291

1990 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,323 mi
Last recorded133,323 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Sera111,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 1291
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 133,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 129,989 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 129,989 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 123,475 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 123,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,099 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 109,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 109,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 108,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 108,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 107,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 105,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 104,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 103,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 99,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,294 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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RIL 1291 is a 1990 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 111,403 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 RIL 1291, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Sera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIL 1291 registered?

RIL 1291 is a 1990 Toyota Sera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is RIL 1291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 1291 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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