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D278 AGU

1987 Toyota Supra

Blue Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,184 mi
Last recorded144,184 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Toyota Supra117,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 AGU
MakeToyota
ModelSupra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 144,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 124,616 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 124,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 135,958 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 135,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 128,302 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 128,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 120,765 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 120,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 116,138 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 116,138 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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D278 AGU is a 1987 Toyota Supra in Blue with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Supra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 117,642 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 D278 AGU, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Supra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D278 AGU registered?

D278 AGU is a 1987 Toyota Supra, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D278 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D278 AGU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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