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L142 XHW

1997 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,052 mi
Last recorded72,052 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 XHW
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 71,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,363 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,646 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 70,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,052 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 13 May 2011 65,387 miles

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

both front tyres have wear on edges

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 21 May 2010 64,270 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

cut offside front tyre wall

Pass 8 May 2009 62,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 60,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,751 miles

advise rear exhaust pipe pin holes / starting to rust

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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L142 XHW is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L142 XHW, 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.

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What year was L142 XHW registered?

L142 XHW is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is L142 XHW safe to buy?

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