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L645 PWU

1997 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

175,991 mi
Last recorded175,991 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL645 PWU
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 175,991 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 175,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 172,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 172,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 172,063 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)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on n/s/r & both sides front brakes

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 23 Oct 2008 167,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 167,225 miles

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

all brake pipes surface rust

Fail 8 Dec 2007 167,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 167,163 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 165,654 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 165,654 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 165,587 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L645 PWU is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,954 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 L645 PWU, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L645 PWU is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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