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E396 ABW

1988 Toyota Supra

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,263 mi
Last recorded180,263 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Supra107,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE396 ABW
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 180,263 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 179,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 179,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 178,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 178,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 177,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 174,743 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 174,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil contamination bushes weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 173,016 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 173,016 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 172,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 171,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 171,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 171,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 170,506 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 167,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 167,760 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 166,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 166,268 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 164,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 164,894 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 161,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 154,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 151,029 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 151,029 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 148,227 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E396 ABW is a 1988 Toyota Supra in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E396 ABW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E396 ABW registered?

E396 ABW is a 1988 Toyota Supra, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E396 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E396 ABW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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