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L238 YNV

1997 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 YNV
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,111 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody has slight corrosion all around

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,084 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,604 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 98,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 97,539 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 97,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 96,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 95,177 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 95,167 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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L238 YNV is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L238 YNV, 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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L238 YNV is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is L238 YNV safe to buy?

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