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N289 TBO

1996 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,589 mi
Last recorded60,589 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 TBO
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,589 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 60,579 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

oil leaking from either feed or return pipe on turbo

Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,174 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 57,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,830 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 TBO is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TBO, 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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What year was N289 TBO registered?

N289 TBO is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N289 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 TBO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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