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E353 HJU

1988 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,791 mi
Last recorded118,791 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Toyota Supra107,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 HJU
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 118,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 118,283 miles

Central Chassis undersealed.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Quarter panel and body seam corroded behind bumper.

Fail 15 Jun 2020 118,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn As marked yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% nearside slow in operation. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter panel behind bumper (part of seam) and bumper mount broken caused by corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,952 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 117,239 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,038 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 117,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 116,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2016 116,511 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 115,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 115,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant system is empty

Pass 31 May 2013 115,023 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 31 May 2013 115,023 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 May 2012 114,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 114,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 114,447 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 113,909 miles

front brake imbalance 20%

Fail 6 May 2010 113,894 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2009 113,228 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 112,699 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 112,699 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 111,783 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 111,783 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 111,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2006 111,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E353 HJU is a 1988 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 E353 HJU, 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 E353 HJU registered?

E353 HJU is a 1988 Toyota Supra, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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