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G778 MGC

1989 Toyota Supra

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

137,831 mi
Last recorded137,831 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Supra113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 MGC
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 137,831 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 137,672 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2007 137,652 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 135,201 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 135,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 135,177 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G778 MGC is a 1989 Toyota Supra in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G778 MGC, 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 G778 MGC registered?

G778 MGC is a 1989 Toyota Supra, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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