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BFS 8

1996 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,069 mi
Last recorded45,069 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFS 8
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 45,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 44,224 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 41,013 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 40,357 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 39,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroaded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroaded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole near welds were pipes are connected (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 38,424 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 37,777 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 37,316 miles

both rear track control arms corroading

both sills corroaded

slight play in n.s.r suspension joint

Pass 21 May 2015 36,862 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R track conrtol arms corroaded

both sills corroaded

Pass 23 May 2014 36,480 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R track control arms corroading

sills corroading

Pass 23 May 2013 36,079 miles

slight play in N/S/R out track arm ball joint

Pass 23 May 2012 35,489 miles

both rear track control arms corroaded and flaking

both sills starting to corroad and floor

slight play in rear bottom ball joint

Pass 27 May 2011 34,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,958 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 33,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,417 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 31,588 miles

front exhaust bracket fracturing †slight wheel bearing play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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BFS 8 is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 96,764 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 BFS 8, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BFS 8 is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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