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ABZ 1659

1997 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,595 mi
Last recorded111,595 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 1659
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,595 miles

brake pipes covered in plastic

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/f brake hose poor

Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,219 miles

exhaust poor.

front and rear brake discs poor.

front springs poor.

front suspension bushes poor.

rear brake pipes poor.

rear springs poor.

rear suspension bushes poor.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 107,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust poor.

front and rear discs poor.

front springs poor.

front suspension bushes poor.

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres poor.

rear brake pipes poor.

rear springs poor.

rear suspension bushes poor.

Pass 6 May 2009 102,525 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 102,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 92,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 79,253 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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ABZ 1659 is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABZ 1659, 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 ABZ 1659 registered?

ABZ 1659 is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is ABZ 1659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 1659 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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