MOT reliability
Toyota Sara
5 vehicles · 96 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Toyota Sara vehicles and 96 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Sara has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,823 miles.
5
Vehicles
96
MOT tests
4,455
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Sara problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Sara MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Steering10%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure3%
Toyota Sara pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 43% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Toyota Sara MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Sara MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- headlamps poor (5 times)
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- discs corroded (2 times)
Toyota Sara pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 121,332 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 195,971 |
| 1991 | 2 | 34 | 59% | 114,894 |
| 1990 | 1 | 29 | 52% | 227,023 |
Toyota Sara reliability FAQ
Across 5 Toyota Sara vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Sara MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Toyota Sara in our data has covered around
154,823 miles.
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