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L438 YNV

1998 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

221,238 mi
Last recorded221,238 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 YNV
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 221,238 miles

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

Front Brake servo corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 221,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Whole sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake servo corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 219,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coolant dripping into passenger foot well

fuel pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from CAT temperature probe and joint

Pass 31 Jan 2017 214,750 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill / chassis has corrosion

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2017 214,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all undercar brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

really bad oil leak

rear brakes pipes slight bind

Pass 7 Jan 2016 208,958 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 208,951 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 203,367 miles

Surface corrosion o/s/r floor

Fail 17 Dec 2014 203,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Surface corrosion o/s/r floor

Fail 13 Dec 2013 196,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface corrosion o/s/r floor

Pass 13 Dec 2013 196,600 miles

surface corrosion o/s/r floor

Pass 14 Dec 2012 189,350 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 189,350 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Unevern wear on both front tyres.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 183,974 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 183,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 177,901 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f brake disc worn?

Fail 26 Nov 2010 177,890 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f brake disc worn?

Pass 3 Dec 2009 169,056 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2008 159,811 miles

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

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)

unevern wear on front & rear tyres!!

Fail 27 Nov 2008 159,811 miles

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

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 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)

unevern wear on front & rear tyres!!

Fail 30 Nov 2007 149,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 149,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 139,702 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 139,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 128,939 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 128,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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L438 YNV is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L438 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 28 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L438 YNV is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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