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L230 EWP

1997 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,152 mi
Last recorded126,152 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 EWP
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 126,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 126,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear brake disc is in poor condition

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,714 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 120,685 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2008

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 115,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 112,502 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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L230 EWP is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L230 EWP, 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 L230 EWP registered?

L230 EWP is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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