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N289 RDL

1996 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,751 mi
Last recorded160,751 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 RDL
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 160,751 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 160,722 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 160,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 159,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 156,094 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 156,069 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

play in offside rear suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2010 151,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 145,606 miles

front number plate small

Pass 10 Oct 2008 142,758 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 138,384 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 138,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

exhaust center box damage

front brake flexys close to suspension on lock

Pass 19 Oct 2006 131,476 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 131,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 125,510 miles

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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N289 RDL is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N289 RDL, 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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N289 RDL is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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