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N479 AMS

1996 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,838 mi
Last recorded208,838 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 AMS
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 208,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 208,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 170,425 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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N479 AMS is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N479 AMS, 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 N479 AMS registered?

N479 AMS is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N479 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N479 AMS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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