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L956 NFC

1997 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,695 mi
Last recorded135,695 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Supra97,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 NFC
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 135,695 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)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion underside vechile

slighty play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2009 135,695 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion underside vechile

slighty play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2007 135,597 miles

Oil leak

all road tyre's wearing close to legal limit

front exhaust braket brokon but still surpport's system

offside and nearside front and rear brake disc's slightly corroded

offside and nearside front head light's have condenstation in light's (border line pass)

rear number plate slightly poor condition

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside rear top arm rear bush

Pass 16 Jan 2006 134,774 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2006 134,774 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger cracking

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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L956 NFC is a 1997 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L956 NFC, 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 L956 NFC registered?

L956 NFC is a 1997 Toyota Supra, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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