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FJZ 4238

1998 Toyota Supra

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,823 mi
Last recorded127,823 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 4238
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,823 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak ()

both headlamps slightly cloudy.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 127,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak ()

both headlamps slightly cloudy.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,983 miles

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perished

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,336 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 125,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust rusty

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2014 124,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

aftermarket exhaust fitted

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

front and rear brake discs rusty

nearside and offside front and rear tyres are all perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 22 Feb 2014 124,770 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

aftermarket exhaust fitted

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

front and rear brake discs rusty

nearside and offside front and rear tyres are all perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 3 Nov 2012 124,214 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2009 122,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2009 122,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet safty catch missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play noted in N/S Rear suspension lower joint

Pass 12 Apr 2008 119,865 miles

Oil leak

corrosion p[resent on front and rear suspension components.

n/s/f brake disc pitted on inner face.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 117,618 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 115,209 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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FJZ 4238 is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 113,961 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 FJZ 4238, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJZ 4238 is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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