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L508 XHW

1998 Toyota Supra

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,395 mi
Last recorded176,395 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 XHW
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 176,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 176,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 174,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/30 r19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 174,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/30 r19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 172,427 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 172,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 156,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear disc's are slightly pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2010 155,524 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear disc's are slightly pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006

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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L508 XHW is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L508 XHW, 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 L508 XHW registered?

L508 XHW is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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