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L242 GTX

2006 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,105 mi
Last recorded131,105 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 Toyota Supra112,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 GTX
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cills damaged

exhaust damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,100 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cills damaged

exhaust damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2010 127,062 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside diff mount missing but not causing any movement.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 127,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside diff mount missing but not causing any movement.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 120,059 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 20 Apr 2009 120,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 8 Apr 2008 110,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 109,949 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 91,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L242 GTX is a 2006 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 112,014 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 L242 GTX, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L242 GTX is a 2006 Toyota Supra, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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