1993 Toyota Supra — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 372 MOT tests analysed for the 1993 Toyota Supra, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 86.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (77.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.4% in the 150k+ group versus 6.7% in the 30-60k group.

Pass rate

372

MOT tests analysed

13.2%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

30.3

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 1993 Toyota Supra
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	10.0%	37
2	Brakes	3.8%	14
3	Visibility	3.5%	13
4	Suspension	3.2%	12
5	Emissions & environmental	3.2%	12
6	Tyres	1.9%	7

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 1993 Toyota Supra
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	15
2	Catalyst emissions	12
3	Service brake performance	10
4	Washers	10
5	Headlamp	10
6	Ball joint	8

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 1993 Toyota Supra
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	17.2%	64
2	Suspension	12.6%	47
3	Tyres	12.1%	45
4	Emissions & environmental	11.6%	43
5	Body, structure & corrosion	9.4%	35
6	Lighting & signalling	7.3%	27

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 1993 Supra
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
30-60k	30	6.7%
60-90k	87	14.9%
90-120k	136	10.3%
120-150k	58	13.8%
150k+	54	20.4%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 1993 Supra
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	65	16.9%
2022	54	9.3%
2023	46	19.6%
2024	101	10.9%
2025	106	12.3%

What to check before buying a 1993 Supra

Before buying a 1993 Toyota Supra, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.0% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (10.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (3.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Visibility (3.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.

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 1993 Toyota Supras pass their MOT?

86.8% of the 372 1993 Toyota Supra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 1993 Toyota Supra?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.8%).

Does the 1993 Supra get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 30-60k band to 20.4% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 372 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.