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P549 JBC

1996 Toyota Supra

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,157 mi
Last recorded118,157 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 JBC
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 118,157 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 117,996 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Various oil leaks

Both rear brake discs are slightly scored

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 109,288 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,429 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 96,429 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 90,221 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006
Pass 11 Jan 2006 133,405 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 133,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P549 JBC is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P549 JBC, 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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P549 JBC is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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