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L266 KVU

1998 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,543 mi
Last recorded207,543 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 KVU
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 207,543 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 207,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 206,635 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 206,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 206,213 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 206,213 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 205,087 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 204,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre tread cracked on sidewall & tread pattern no cords exposed

Pass 3 Jun 2009 204,218 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 204,216 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2008 202,707 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 202,707 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 201,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 185,244 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 185,244 miles

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

Offside Front 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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L266 KVU is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L266 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 L266 KVU registered?

L266 KVU is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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