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J1 PPA

1997 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,926 mi
Last recorded102,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PPA
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 102,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 102,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,346 miles

all under side re undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,428 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 92,563 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 87,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,756 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 81,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,234 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,390 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,983 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 68,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

customer advised rear brake discs corrodied

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,646 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 51,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,596 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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J1 PPA is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J1 PPA, 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 J1 PPA registered?

J1 PPA is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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