Toyota Supra MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Supra. Check any Supra by registration number below.

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88.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.3%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Toyota Supra — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Supra has an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Supra is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Supra fails its MOT are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Supra for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Supra, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Supra performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 34 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2015

Based on 44 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2013

Based on 31 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

4.5%

Mileage at 10yr

160k mi

2010

Based on 60 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.4%

2009

Based on 30 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

2008

Based on 68 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

7.3%

2007

Based on 145 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

8.5%

2006

Based on 129 vehicles

96.1%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

2.9%

2005

Based on 342 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2004

Based on 277 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

12.1%

2003

Based on 302 vehicles

84.1%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

13.8%

2002

Based on 149 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

5.6%

2001

Based on 156 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.9%

2000

Based on 164 vehicles

83.5%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.4%

1999

Based on 294 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

12.8%

1998

Based on 263 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

4.3%

1997

Based on 93 vehicles

96.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.6%

1996

Based on 96 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.0%

1995

Based on 170 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

9.3%

1994

Based on 240 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

9.9%

1993

Based on 193 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

5.2%

1992

Based on 144 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

1.8%

1991

Based on 197 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

4.0%

1990

Based on 224 vehicles

83.5%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

13.4%

1989

Based on 279 vehicles

83.5%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1988

Based on 101 vehicles

81.2%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

18.5%

1987

Based on 64 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

0

Based on 1,639 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Supra

The most common reasons a Toyota Supra fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

6.4%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

4.3%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.6%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.4%

Toyota Supra Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.9%

Front Nearside

2.9%

Nearside

2.9%

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Compare MOT reliability across Toyota models.

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83.2% pass rate

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95.2% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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95.1% pass rate

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72.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Supra

Toyota Supra — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Supra MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Supra?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Supra is 88.8% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Supra?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Supra are: Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (6.4%), Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (4.3%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Supra reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, the Toyota Supra is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Supra?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Supra?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Supra: 159,969 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Supra to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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