1995 Toyota Supra — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1995 Toyota Supra passed 90.3% of its 310 recorded MOT tests. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 19.8% of the time, so this is 10.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.5%) and emissions & environmental (3.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and headlamp aim — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 11 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 19.3% versus 2.7%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 14.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 17 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 10 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.6% | 8 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.3% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 11 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 10 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Flexible brake hoses | 5 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.2% | 44 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.9% | 43 |
| 3 | Tyres | 10.3% | 32 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 10.0% | 31 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 22 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.6% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 37 | 2.7% |
| 60-90k | 79 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 94 | 6.4% |
| 120-150k | 41 | 4.9% |
| 150k+ | 57 | 19.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 53 | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 46 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 87 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 72 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 1995 Supra
On a 1995 Supra, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (3.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (2.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1995 Toyota Supras pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 310 1995 Toyota Supra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Toyota Supra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (3.2%).
Does the 1995 Supra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.7% in the 30-60k band to 19.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 310 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.