CarVerify

Free Car Check

K555 BYE

1997 Toyota Supra

Blue Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 BYE
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 116,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 115,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 115,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 111,471 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 111,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,944 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 107,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,422 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2012 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,610 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 83,863 miles

o/s/r fog light temporary repair

Fail 29 Dec 2009 83,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,315 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 76,315 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 74,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jan 2007 74,845 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 70,459 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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
Full Toyota Supra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K555 BYE is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K555 BYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K555 BYE?

You can check the full history of K555 BYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K555 BYE registered?

K555 BYE is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K555 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 BYE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K555 BYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K555 BYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.