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L442 MBL

1998 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 112,606 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front cross member corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 111,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 111,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,009 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,034 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres close to manufacturers wear limit

Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,703 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,701 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,453 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,886 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,081 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 78,314 miles

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,597 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,253 miles

front & rear shock absorber rubber dust covers perished/split

Pass 1 May 2008 66,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 66,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 65,697 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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L442 MBL is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L442 MBL, 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 L442 MBL registered?

L442 MBL is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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