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N289 VLJ

2007 Toyota Supra

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,462 mi
Last recorded196,462 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Toyota Supra109,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 196,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust on the underside

Pass 13 Dec 2019 193,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 193,977 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside rear brake pads metal to metal and seizing on the disc (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust blow centre to rear pipe joint

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 192,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 186,002 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 185,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 178,601 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Apr 2015 169,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 162,221 miles

advisorys as refusal certificate number 457588794065

Fail 8 Apr 2014 162,220 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear registration plate font slightly narrower than prescribed but unlikely to be misread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 153,833 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front registration plate slightly smaller than standard

Pass 17 Mar 2012 144,269 miles

rear suspension top arm bushes slight wear

slight leak from exhaust manifold

Pass 16 Mar 2011 139,248 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 133,430 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 128,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 122,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 109,840 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 19 Mar 2007 109,840 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres cracking in tread area

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 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Supra in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 109,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLJ, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Supra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N289 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Supra, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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