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R298 GCL

1993 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,557 mi
Last recorded173,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Supra110,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 GCL
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2008 173,557 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 173,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 163,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 156,577 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 156,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R298 GCL is a 1993 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 110,943 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 R298 GCL, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Supra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R298 GCL registered?

R298 GCL is a 1993 Toyota Supra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is R298 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 GCL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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