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F7 SUP

1997 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,409 mi
Last recorded151,409 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 SUP
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 151,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 151,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear differential bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached missing bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 150,934 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 149,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,374 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 148,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts down pipe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 145,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 142,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 139,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 136,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 136,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 134,229 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,876 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 125,596 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 125,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 112,817 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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F7 SUP is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,954 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 F7 SUP, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F7 SUP registered?

F7 SUP is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is F7 SUP safe to buy?

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