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P172 PLO

1996 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,663 mi
Last recorded139,663 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 PLO
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 139,663 miles

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 5 Nov 2012 125,940 miles

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)

near side front inner arch damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2012 125,940 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

near side front inner arch damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2011 112,377 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,336 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 93,185 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight noise from exhaust at front

Pass 2 Nov 2009 87,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 87,484 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,899 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/side rear tyre has cracks inner sidewall

Fail 30 Oct 2008 78,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/side rear tyre has cracks inner sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,637 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,727 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 67,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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P172 PLO is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P172 PLO, 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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P172 PLO is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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