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L138 MBL

1998 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,517 mi
Last recorded161,517 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 161,517 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 161,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 161,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 161,242 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 161,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 157,079 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 157,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2008 157,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 152,013 miles

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

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

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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L138 MBL is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L138 MBL, 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 L138 MBL registered?

L138 MBL is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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