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M296 XYA

1996 Toyota Supra

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,317 mi
Last recorded202,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 XYA
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 202,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 197,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 193,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 179,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 151,042 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 151,039 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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,279 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 130,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 130,389 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 130,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 122,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 116,164 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 115,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 104,249 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off side front tyre outer side wall split and crackes inside the tread

Fail 4 Sep 2007 96,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,318 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 95,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 89,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 88,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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M296 XYA is a 1996 Toyota Supra in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 96,764 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 M296 XYA, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M296 XYA is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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