1995 Toyota Supra: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Toyota Supra first registered in 1995: we looked at the 188 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 188 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 1995 Toyota Supra MOT failures and advisories
The share of 1995 Toyota Supra MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension15% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes12% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres10% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics10% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks8% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Rust and bodywork7% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1995 Toyota Supra
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Supra compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 277 | Tyres 16% |
| 2021 | 566 | Tyres 18% |
| 2020 | 759 | Tyres 17% |
| 2019 | 414 | Tyres 14% |
| 2007 | 169 | Lights and electrics 18% |
| 2006 | 155 | Lights and electrics 17% |
| 2005 | 280 | Lights and electrics 18% |
| 2004 | 273 | Suspension 18% |
| 2003 | 269 | Brakes 20% |
| 2002 | 138 | Lights and electrics 19% |
| 2001 | 147 | Lights and electrics 15% |
| 2000 | 144 | Suspension 24% |
| 1999 | 231 | Brakes 18% |
| 1998 | 282 | Suspension 22% |
| 1997 | 105 | Brakes 12% |
| 1996 | 116 | Suspension 18% |
| 1994 | 253 | Lights and electrics 14% |
| 1993 | 227 | Brakes 19% |
| 1992 | 111 | Suspension 31% |
| 1991 | 151 | Brakes 31% |
| 1990 | 199 | Suspension 26% |
| 1989 | – | Too few tests |
| 1988 | – | Too few tests |
| 1987 | – | Too few tests |
| 1986 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Toyota Supra cars first registered in 1995. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score