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L223 KVU

1998 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,866 mi
Last recorded84,866 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 KVU
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 84,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

atf oil leak

coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blow

power steering oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2022 83,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering leak

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,810 miles

engine oil leak

power steering oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2020 80,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2019 77,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of coolant leaks

slight oil leak

underbody corosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,910 miles

underbody corrosion

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded and worn

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 72,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded and worn

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nsr brakes worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2014 70,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,219 miles

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

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

osf tyre outer sidewall has slight kerb damage,no cords visible

rear pads low

underbody corosion

Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

osf tyre outer sidewall has slight kerb damage,no cords visible

under body corosion

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,394 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,392 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,777 miles

both front headlamps deteriorated,but still gives a beam image

osf tyre has slight kerb damage on outer sidewall,no cords visible

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,805 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre wall slight damage

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,992 miles

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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L223 KVU is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 L223 KVU, 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 L223 KVU registered?

L223 KVU is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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