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9 JDS

1997 Toyota Supra

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,191 mi
Last recorded76,191 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 JDS
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 74,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 74,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 74,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 73,977 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,748 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 73,531 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 72,943 miles

both rear sill ends damaged

horn slightly weak

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,271 miles

both lower sill edges damaged

offside rear shock damp

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Oct 2018 71,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both lower sill edges damaged

offside rear shock damp

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2017 76,031 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 76,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Supra?

Based on 81,448 MOT tests across 9,954 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
1,964
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
9,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,389
brake binding 2,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,752
fog lamp not working 1,630
position lamp(s) not working 1,348
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9 JDS is a 1997 Toyota Supra in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Supra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,389 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9 JDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Supra typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9 JDS registered?

9 JDS is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 9 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 JDS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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