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A8 JOF

1998 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,842 mi
Last recorded117,842 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JOF
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,500 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 115,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 114,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 112,252 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,461 miles

Offside Front tyre, wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2019 108,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre, wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 105,031 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 105,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 103,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 103,081 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 99,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 93,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o.s and n.s headlamp beam patterns at acceptable limits

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,101 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,891 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 84,620 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,807 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (getting close to limit)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 80,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 79,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,210 miles

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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A8 JOF is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 113,961 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 A8 JOF, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 JOF registered?

A8 JOF is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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