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L878 NBV

2005 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,029 mi
Last recorded144,029 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Supra118,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 144,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 143,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 143,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 143,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,527 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 141,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 138,969 miles

Rear REAR SEATS MISSING

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front SEAT MISSING

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,745 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 131,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 131,148 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 122,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock lower mount/bush damaged but function not impeeded

Sill covers fitted,unable to inspect outter sills

Small exhaust leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak / battery loose but noy insecure / headlights poor / rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 110,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak / battery loose but noy insecure / headlights poor / rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust noisey and blowing front

n/s/r tyre low

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust noisey and blowing front

front judder

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/r tyre low

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,824 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 99,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak / n/s/r tyre split

Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,392 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,392 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2006 72,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

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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L878 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 118,470 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 L878 NBV, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L878 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Supra, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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