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L479 MDP

2002 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,970 mi
Last recorded156,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Supra94,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 MDP
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 156,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 156,794 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 156,451 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 156,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 155,046 miles

Underside/Components undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,449 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Nov 2019 154,287 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 154,253 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear corrosion to suspension and subframe components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 153,631 miles

exhaust cat corroded

front number plate corroded

front wipers smear

fuel lines corroded

general under car corrosion

oil weep from engine possible rear main oil seal

rad fan mountings corroded

rear wiper arm damaged

shock dust covers split

sump weeping

Pass 1 Nov 2016 152,693 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)

front fexy brake hoes cracking

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Fail 14 Sep 2016 152,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 151,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald raised tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2014 148,672 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 146,872 miles

front wipers smearing

impact damage to o/s/r floor pan

o/s and n/s headlamps cloudy , n/s badly condensated

o/s and n/s sill lips bent / damaged

underside of vehicle inc suspension components very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2013 146,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but NOT deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 21 Jan 2013 146,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but NOT deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,430 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 143,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 138,446 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 133,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 128,416 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 23 Feb 2008 123,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 116,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 116,405 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 113,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 113,547 miles

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

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

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)

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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L479 MDP is a 2002 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 94,865 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 L479 MDP, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L479 MDP is a 2002 Toyota Supra, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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