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J555 REV

1998 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,558 mi
Last recorded172,558 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 REV
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2011 172,558 miles

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

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front calliper piston dust cover melted

o/s rear disc warped

Pass 22 Sep 2010 168,048 miles

n/s front disc slightly warped

rear discs scored and partly rusted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 168,018 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s front disc slightly warped

rear discs scored and partly rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 161,347 miles

corodded areas on o/s & nb/s rear floor to sills

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,967 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 159,619 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 156,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 148,064 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on shoulders

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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J555 REV is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 113,961 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 J555 REV, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J555 REV registered?

J555 REV is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is J555 REV safe to buy?

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