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N156 PYN

1996 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

257,779 mi
Last recorded257,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 PYN
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 257,779 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2025 257,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2023 255,500 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 255,492 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 252,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 252,525 miles

Central Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 251,584 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 251,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread wear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 247,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 236,131 miles

both front coil springs rusty

fuel tank cover corroded and holed

multiple oil leaks

Fail 30 May 2018 236,121 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs rusty

fuel tank cover corroded and holed

multiple oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2017 222,540 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 212,309 miles

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

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

oil leak

sill covers

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2016 212,295 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

sill covers

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2015 195,960 miles

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

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

outer sill covers

Pass 15 Jul 2014 185,027 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

sill covers

Fail 2 Jul 2014 185,005 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

sill covers

Pass 4 Jul 2013 167,551 miles

rear wiper split

sill covers

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 167,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear wiper split

sill covers

Pass 4 Jul 2012 140,148 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 140,146 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 122,821 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 122,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs has slight pitting

Pass 19 Dec 2008 119,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 107,858 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 107,657 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 95,925 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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N156 PYN is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 N156 PYN, 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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N156 PYN is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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