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N442 PYJ

1996 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,753 mi
Last recorded83,753 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 PYJ
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,426 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under tray fitted obscuring full view of engine

Pass 16 May 2019 82,458 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 82,453 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 79,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside headlamp aim beam patterns poor.

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut in bald section towards inner edge deep enough to reach cords. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside headlamp aim beam patterns poor.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and bald towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,843 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,472 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 70,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 57,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,416 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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N442 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N442 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N442 PYJ registered?

N442 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N442 PYJ safe to buy?

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