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J397 EMY

1991 Toyota Supra

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,556 mi
Last recorded136,556 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Supra113,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 EMY
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 136,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear (end of sill) is rusty

play in prop shaft centre bearing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 136,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear (end of sill) is rusty

play in prop shaft centre bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2013 136,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 127,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 127,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 123,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2008 119,193 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 119,193 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both numberplates in poor condition.

fuel pipes at rear by fuel tank corroded.

steel brake pipes across rear axle to o/s and n/s corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 113,376 miles

front suspension soft.

play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

play in offside front wheel bearing.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 113,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front suspension soft.

play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

play in offside front wheel bearing.

rear brake pipes corroded.

steering stops worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 107,633 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front window screen scratched.

rear brake pipes corroded.

steering stop worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 102,385 miles

right side windscreen wiper has marked screen.

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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J397 EMY is a 1991 Toyota Supra in Grey with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 113,354 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 J397 EMY, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Supra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J397 EMY is a 1991 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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