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E181 MBJ

1988 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,669 mi
Last recorded79,669 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Supra107,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 MBJ
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2015 78,514 miles

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

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

sills and rear inner wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Feb 2014 77,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,153 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,140 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,263 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 70,826 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 70,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F brake slightly binding on.

O/S/F wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,294 miles

as per test number 314325067173

Fail 14 Jun 2007 60,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,418 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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E181 MBJ is a 1988 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 107,687 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 E181 MBJ, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Supra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E181 MBJ registered?

E181 MBJ is a 1988 Toyota Supra, first registered on 30 June 1988.

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