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M488 TBU

1995 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,466 mi
Last recorded124,466 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Toyota Supra106,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 124,466 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 122,804 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,809 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,855 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 120,852 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,651 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,818 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 118,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,591 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,879 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 110,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,297 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,279 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,184 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,434 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 93,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 85,787 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 79,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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M488 TBU is a 1995 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 106,978 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 M488 TBU, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M488 TBU registered?

M488 TBU is a 1995 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M488 TBU safe to buy?

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