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L589 HEN

1998 Toyota Supra

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,791 mi
Last recorded175,791 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Supra113,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 HEN
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 175,791 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2023 175,791 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2019 169,534 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 169,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 155,967 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.6.2)

fuell tank gard corroding

oil leak on g/box

Fail 24 Jul 2017 155,967 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

fuell tank gard corroding

oil leak on g/box

Pass 26 Jul 2016 141,972 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Jul 2016 141,972 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jul 2015 124,333 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,633 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 81,079 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 79,455 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,348 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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L589 HEN is a 1998 Toyota Supra in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L589 HEN, 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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L589 HEN is a 1998 Toyota Supra, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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