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N980 XBR

1996 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,957 mi
Last recorded71,957 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 XBR
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 71,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 70,776 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 70,395 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 70,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2021 70,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 66,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 64,138 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,995 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2012 56,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,996 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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N980 XBR is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N980 XBR, 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 N980 XBR registered?

N980 XBR is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N980 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N980 XBR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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