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F290 XFS

1989 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,151 mi
Last recorded48,151 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Supra113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 XFS
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 48,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 45,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 43,942 miles

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

Light bind from both front wheels

Pass 22 Jun 2021 43,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 43,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,013 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 42,869 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 42,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,078 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,805 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,838 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,223 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,213 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

footbrake close to excess travel

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F290 XFS is a 1989 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F290 XFS, 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 F290 XFS registered?

F290 XFS is a 1989 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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