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J12 SNS

1997 Toyota Supra

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,070 mi
Last recorded136,070 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 SNS
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 136,070 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 136,070 miles

Emissions unable to be completed awaiting date confirmation from customer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2023 136,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 126,354 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 113,684 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre slighty perished.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre slighty perished.

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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J12 SNS is a 1997 Toyota Supra in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J12 SNS, 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 J12 SNS registered?

J12 SNS is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J12 SNS safe to buy?

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