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F271 XLJ

1989 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Supra113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 XLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 74,764 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated /Handbrake (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Diff Has A Slight Oil Leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,249 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle including various braking and suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 74,249 miles

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

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle including various braking and suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,150 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake/Brake fluid level light illuminated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 69,786 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,064 miles

various oil pipes are damp

Fail 24 Jan 2020 69,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,972 miles

water leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,972 miles

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

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

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

water leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 68,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 65,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,466 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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F271 XLJ is a 1989 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 113,446 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 F271 XLJ, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Supra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F271 XLJ registered?

F271 XLJ is a 1989 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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