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E479 HFG

1988 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

279,925 mi
Last recorded279,925 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Toyota Supra107,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 279,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 273,556 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,750 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear parts of the chassis slightly corroded.

rear wiper split.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 253,255 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 253,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 248,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 245,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 245,959 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 240,126 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 240,126 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 231,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 225,324 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper slightly split

Fail 22 Jan 2008 225,232 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper slightly split

Pass 29 Jan 2007 213,227 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 213,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 202,705 miles

Front brake discs lipped and pads wearing thin.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear 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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E479 HFG is a 1988 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E479 HFG, 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 E479 HFG registered?

E479 HFG is a 1988 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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