Toyota Supra (1998)
1998 Toyota Supra
CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 1998 Toyota Supra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Toyota Supra has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.9%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are aging into a period where minor issues are becoming common. With only 12.1% ever registering a dangerous defect, serious safety concerns are relatively rare for the model.
These Supras are averaging 91,993 miles, which is reasonable for a 26-year-old car, and the typical vehicle racks up 1.84 failures and 7.6 advisories per test. The high advisory count reflects cosmetic and wear-related issues rather than fundamental unreliability—so plan for incremental maintenance rather than major surprises, and have any prospective purchase inspected by a Supra specialist before committing.
What to check before buying a 1998 Toyota Supra
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 202 | 78% | 1.86 |
| Other (2%) | 4 | 71.3% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Toyota Supra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Toyota Supra vehicles fall between 57,576 and 113,744 miles.
1998 Toyota Supra — Still on the Road
46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Toyota Supra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.4%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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19.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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16.3%
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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