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Toyota Supra reliability by build year

Coverage 1993-present2 named generationsCoupePETROL

We've only got 966 MOT tests for Toyota Supras built before 2000 (over 25 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Toyota Supra built before 2000: about average at the MOT

Toyota Supras built before 2000 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

16% of MOT tests on Toyota Supras built before 2000 ended in a fail (retests included), against 19% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Supras built before 2000 involves fluid leaks.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Toyota Supra's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Supra's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Supra A90 (J29)

A90 (J29) (2019-present)

Excellent
PETROL

5.9% fail rate, built around 2020 (5 years old)

Likely between 3.6% and 9.5%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 8 MOTs, 12.8%)

From 254 MOT tests at this ageView details →
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A80 (used imports) (1993-2002)

Excellent
PETROL

15.5% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 13.4% and 17.9%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 966 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

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123 MOT tests across all agesLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Toyota Supra.

See every build year for the Toyota Supra

Side-by-side

Toyota Supra generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
A90 (J29) (2019-present)
Excellent
Excellent5.9%likely between 3.6% and 9.5%built around 2020 (5 years old)from 254 MOT tests at this age
A80 (used imports) (1993-2002)
Excellent
Excellent15.5%likely between 13.4% and 17.9%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 966 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Supra, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Toyota Supra fail rate by age

This chart combines every Toyota Supra ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
2986.4%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
3154.8%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2545.9%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
739.6%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
5113.7%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
7212.5%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
7814.1%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
8413.1%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
639.5%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
96615.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 25+ years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 25+ year old Toyota Supras

These issues come from 25+ year old Toyota Supras, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    14.2%
    Advisory: 144Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.6%
    Advisory: 90Fail: 13 (13% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    7.3%
    Advisory: 97Fail: 3 (3% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    6.3%
    Advisory: 81Fail: 15 (16% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    5.8%
    Advisory: 95Fail: 3 (3% of the times it was found)

Based on 966 MOT tests on 25+ year old Toyota Supras, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 25+ year old Toyota Supras notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension28%
  2. Body & structure + Suspension23%
  3. Body & structure + Brakes21%
  4. Fuel & oil + Suspension19%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 333 MOT tests on Toyota Supra cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Toyota Supra.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

5 recalls in all

4 of the 5 Toyota Supra recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 3 more

Top concerns

  • RWT (reinforced water tightness) starter on Toyota 4-cylinder GR Supra
  • The fuel tank may not have been welded properly and could leak fuel
  • Affected vehicles are equipped with a transmission control computer where there is a possibility that the weld of the co

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 13.1%, against 15.5% for the Toyota Supra, both built before 2000.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    10,428 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Jaguar E-Type

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.1%
    Dangerous
    1.8%

    Lower fail rate: 8.8%, against 15.5% for the Toyota Supra, both built before 2000.

    1,235 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    Jaguar XK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.1%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Supra on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,434 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    Mercedes-Benz CLK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.8%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Supra on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,725 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Toyota Supra across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 966 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Toyota Supra ever sold: 2,254 tests. The main figures are for cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old): 966 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.