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L749 XHU

1997 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 XHU
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,727 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,282 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 87,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 85,853 miles

front brakes binding slightly

slight leak fron offside rear shock absorber

Fail 13 Nov 2006 85,853 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

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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L749 XHU is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L749 XHU, 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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What year was L749 XHU registered?

L749 XHU is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is L749 XHU safe to buy?

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