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YIW 2896

2001 Toyota Supra

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,762 mi
Last recorded141,762 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Supra107,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 2896
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 141,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & floor to sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & inner sill to floor front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear fuel pipes heavily greased & cannot be inspected properly

nearside front outer sill heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Fail 1 May 2020 141,760 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & floor to sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & inner sill to floor front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear fuel pipes heavily greased & cannot be inspected properly

nearside front outer sill heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes heavily greased & obscuring full inspection

both front to rear fuel pipes heavily greased & obscuring full inspection

nearside & offside handbrake slow to release & sticking slightly

nearside front outer sill heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Fail 15 Jan 2019 141,693 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake sticking on slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

both front outer sills heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated grease obscuring full inspection

both front to rear fuel pipes heavily coated in grease obscuring full inspection

engine management light on in dash

Pass 12 May 2017 133,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front outer sill heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease & cannot be inspected properly

both front to rear fuel pipes heavily coated in grease & cannot be inspected properly

Fail 9 May 2017 133,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front outer sill heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease & cannot be inspected properly

both front to rear fuel pipes heavily coated in grease & cannot be inspected properly

Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm both bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

fuel pipes coated in grease

Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,554 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

fuel pipes coated in grease

Fail 29 Apr 2015 121,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

fuel pipes coated in grease

Pass 13 May 2014 113,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,527 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 9 Apr 2013 102,527 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 94,058 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 81,457 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake in need of service.Rear no plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 81,357 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake in need of service.NSF tyre,surface cracks.Rear no plate slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 78,700 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 78,700 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,120 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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YIW 2896 is a 2001 Toyota Supra in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 107,030 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 YIW 2896, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Supra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YIW 2896 is a 2001 Toyota Supra, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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