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G88 ALJ

1989 Toyota Supra

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,260 mi
Last recorded173,260 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Toyota Supra113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 ALJ
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 173,260 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery light on

Fail 16 Sep 2021 173,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to split breather pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision stalk bolt not tight (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision stalk bolt not tight (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light on

boot floor/spare wheel well corroded through

Pass 22 Sep 2020 172,509 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 172,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 172,486 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle welded in several places, all underneath panels and suspension parts corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 171,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 171,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 170,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 170,502 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 166,939 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 164,772 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 162,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 159,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 157,045 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 157,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,876 miles

o/s/r wheel arch rusty[under arch

Pass 12 Apr 2011 153,130 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 153,115 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 152,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 151,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 151,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 150,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 149,089 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 149,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G88 ALJ is a 1989 Toyota Supra in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G88 ALJ, 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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G88 ALJ is a 1989 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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