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D97 MEA

1986 Toyota Supra

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,816 mi
Last recorded132,816 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Toyota Supra106,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 MEA
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 132,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside boot lid corroded not effecting overall security

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

rear valance corroded and holed not considered excessive

underside, brake pipes and boot floor heavily painted

Fail 20 Apr 2026 132,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn securing nut appear to be moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box slight blow around welds (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside boot corroded not effecting overall security

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

Rear exhaust flange bolt insecure

rear valance corroded and holed not considered excessive

underside, brake pipes and boot floor heavily painted

Pass 4 Apr 2025 132,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside boot corroded not effecting overall security

rear valance corroded and holed not considered excessive

underside, brake pipes and boot floor heavily painted

Fail 3 Apr 2025 132,215 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside boot corroded not effecting overall security

rear valance corroded and holed not considered excessive

underside, brake pipes and boot floor heavily painted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 132,080 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper valance rusty/weak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2023 131,075 miles

Rear bumper valance rusty/weak

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2021 130,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 130,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,807 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 127,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,652 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 126,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 125,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 123,137 miles

battery insecure

brake warning light stays on

corrosion damage all wheel arches

corrosion damage rear brake pipes

drivers wiper squeaks

n/s/r driveshaft inner boot insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing dust cap loose.

rear wiper worn

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

Fail 31 Jan 2006 123,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

brake warning light stays on

corrosion damage all wheel arches.

drivers wiper squeaks

n/s/r drive shaft inner boot insecure (clip broken)

o/s/f hub bearing cap loose

rear wiper worn

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre flat and water in boot

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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D97 MEA is a 1986 Toyota Supra in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,404 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 D97 MEA, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Supra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D97 MEA is a 1986 Toyota Supra, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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