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P518 PKE

1996 Toyota Supra

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,820 mi
Last recorded105,820 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 PKE
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 105,820 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

sill kit fitted both sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 105,746 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 103,940 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,357 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 31,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,390 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,956 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 100,956 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,024 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,654 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2009 94,654 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2008 87,976 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 86,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,142 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,159 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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P518 PKE is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P518 PKE, 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 P518 PKE registered?

P518 PKE is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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