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J889 DGC

1991 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2954cc
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Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,171 mi
Last recorded140,171 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Toyota Supra113,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 DGC
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 140,171 miles

O/S outer sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure or within a prescribed area

O/S/F brake pipe to front flexi corroded

O/S/R brake pads worn and on legal limit

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

bonnet gas strut weak

both chassis rails by centre out riggers corroded

both rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

both track rod end dust covers perishing

chip in windscreen

corrosion on N/S outer sill

corrosion on all coil springs

corrosion on both inner sills

front registration plate cracked but still readable

heavily corrosion on rear sub frames also rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

minor bind on O/S/R brake

no fluid around both rear shock absorber but suspect failing shocks

various suspension and steering component's corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 140,171 miles

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

O/S outer sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure or within a prescribed area

O/S/F brake pipe to front flexi corroded

O/S/R brake pads worn and on legal limit

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet gas strut weak

both chassis rails by centre out riggers corroded

both rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

both track rod end dust covers perishing

chip in windscreen

corrosion on N/S outer sill

corrosion on all coil springs

corrosion on both inner sills

front registration plate cracked but still readable

heavily corrosion on rear sub frames also rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

minor bind on O/S/R brake

no fluid around both rear shock absorber but suspect failing shocks

various suspension and steering component's corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,072 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slight upper attachment movement (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished and cracking sidewalls and some in treads

front number plate slightly damaged

front tyres wearing inner shoulders

small split o/s wiper blade

Fail 31 Oct 2016 138,072 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slight upper attachment movement (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished and cracking sidewalls and some in treads

front number plate slightly damaged

front tyres wearing inner shoulders

small split o/s wiper blade

Pass 12 Oct 2015 135,642 miles

Both front tyres low on edge 225/50 r16

Both rear shocks have a slight oil leak

Front pads 3mm

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust has a slight blow. exhaust hanger is broken

Rear exhaust is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all road springs are corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 133,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

n/s beam image diffused

n/s/f upper ball joint has some play after re-packing, advise re-insp in 10 months and poss replacement

o/s brake back plate heavily corroded

o/s mirror taped in position

slight brake reading fluctuation across axle 1

Fail 4 Nov 2014 133,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

n/s beam image diffused

o/s brake back plate heavily corroded

o/s mirror taped in position

slight brake reading fluctuation across axle 1

Fail 15 Sep 2014 133,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluctuation axle 1

o/s/f brake back plate heavily corroded

rear subframe, suspension componenets and subframe mounting areas all have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sub-frame and suspnion units badly corroded

o/s and n/s/ r tyres cracking badly on outer walls and edges advise replacement 205/50 ZR16

rear sub-frame and suspension units badly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 129,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sub-frame and suspnion units badly corroded

o/s and n/s/ r tyres cracking badly on outer walls and edges advise replacement 205/50 ZR16

rear sub-frame and suspension units badly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 127,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet hydrolic rams weak

under body chssis and front and rear sub-frame have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2012 127,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet hydrolic rams weak

under body chssis and front and rear sub-frame have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear subframes and surrounding structures corroded but not weakened significantly or perforated at time of test

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 124,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear subframes and surrounding structures corroded but not weakened significantly or perforated at time of test

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 121,370 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes not perforated at time of test

n/s/r fog light inoperative

slight brake noise/judder axle 1

Fail 5 Oct 2010 121,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes not perforated at time of test

n/s/r fog light inoperative

slight brake noise/judder axle 1

Pass 8 Oct 2009 118,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 118,147 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 114,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnett gas struts weak

rear cross member and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 114,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

bonnett gas struts weak

rear cross member and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 111,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake flexi ferrules corroded

offside rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

power steering belt perished

Fail 8 Oct 2007 111,719 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake flexi ferrules corroded

offside rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

power steering belt perished

Pass 11 Oct 2006 107,385 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 5 Oct 2006 107,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

alternator belt perished

bonnett struts defective

petrol tank straps corroded

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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J889 DGC is a 1991 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J889 DGC, 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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J889 DGC is a 1991 Toyota Supra, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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