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P550 GPA

1996 Toyota Supra

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,198 mi
Last recorded118,198 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Supra96,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 GPA
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,714 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 113,944 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 109,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,999 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 104,040 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 90,560 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,025 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 85,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,264 miles

rear exahst has a crack

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,806 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 64,786 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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P550 GPA is a 1996 Toyota Supra in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P550 GPA, 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 P550 GPA registered?

P550 GPA is a 1996 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P550 GPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 GPA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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