Toyota Supra A90 (J29) (2019-present) reliability
Toyota Supra A90 (J29) built around 2020: not enough MOT data yet
We've only seen a handful of Toyota Supra A90 (J29) models built around 2020 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
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Key figure
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Based on 937 tests of Supra models registered 2019+.
About 1 in 15 petrol Supra cars registered in 2022 (6.6%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 257 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
A90 (J29) fail rate by age
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 6 years old.
How the Supra A90 (J29) compares
At each age below, see how the Supra A90 (J29) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 122,820 tests across 16 Toyota models, built around 2020 (5 years old).
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.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Registration Plates
Worth checkingInspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Headlight aim
If you have timePark facing a wall at night and check the beam pattern is even and at the right height.
Other coupes to compare
Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Supra A90 (J29).
- 1
Porsche 911
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 5%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.7%
- Dangerous
- 2.5%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 94%
No clear edge over the Toyota Supra A90 (J29) on these figures.
1,941 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 2
Audi TT
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 8.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.4%
- Dangerous
- 4.2%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 95.5%
No clear edge over the Toyota Supra A90 (J29) on these figures.
3,941 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 3
BMW 8 Series
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 13.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 3.5%
- Dangerous
- 8.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Supra A90 (J29) on these figures.
1,751 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 4
Audi A5
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 11.8%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2.3%
- Dangerous
- 5.8%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 87.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Supra A90 (J29) on these figures.
4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
7,525 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 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.
Recall context
5 recalls in all4 of the 5 Supra A90 (J29) recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 1 Critical
- 3 more
Top concerns
- RWT (reinforced water tightness) starter on toyota 4-cylinder GR Supra
- Affected vehicles are equipped with a transmission control computer where there is a possibility that the weld of the co
- The fuel tank may not have been welded properly and could leak fuel
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
How Supra A90 (J29) cars have aged
How Supra A90 (J29) cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
A90 (J29) variants compared
Most common issues on Toyota Supras of this age
This list covers every Toyota Supra built around 2020, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the A90 (J29) on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 19.8%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 25.9%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 32.0%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
- 41.2%Major
Number plate does not meet the rules
- 51.2%Advisory
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Based on 254 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Toyota Supra A90 (J29) (2019-present) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 254 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.