Kim_ta22 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 After many many years of wanting a Supra i finally did it! Picked up my '93 NA on Sunday and drove it up from London. The owner before me claims that the previous owner lost all the paperwork so I've not got any service history with the car. The car is now with Mick, upon glowing recommendations in the forums, for a full check and service. Fingers crossed Mick won't find any major issues. It drove up the M1 with a couple of concerns but nothing sounded wrong with the engine. Here's hoping that my dream car doesn't turn into a nightmare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Welcome to the forum and well done on owning the Supra hope the full check and service comes back good for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Looks nice ! hope it turns out well for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Welcome, looks nice, hope it's as clean as you hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbt Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Welcome to the club - looks a clean example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Congrats! Sure looks nice in the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Now book jae and show it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 As above Get it on our stand and enjoy a great weekend with the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Welcome heres your MOT History: Mileage looks like it adds up. Looks like a gap from 2013, looks like problems were fixed. Good luck and most important enjoy!! Check the MOT history of a vehicle Registration number: L315KFU Vehicle make TOYOTA Vehicle model SUPRA Date first used 31 December 1993 Fuel type Petrol Colour Red MOT history of this vehicle Test date 24 May 2016 Expiry date 23 May 2017 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 115,937 miles MOT test number 3810 5874 5164 Test date 13 May 2016 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 115,937 miles MOT test number 8939 3782 9026 Reason(s) for failure nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) nearside rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) offside rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Test date 4 October 2013 Expiry date 3 October 2014 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 115,060 kms MOT test number 9399 1727 3280 Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Test date 3 October 2013 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 115,060 miles MOT test number 3850 7647 3481 Reason(s) for failure Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) offside rear tyre wall perished Test date 17 January 2011 Expiry date 18 January 2012 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 111,338 kms MOT test number 3767 7761 1098 Test date 19 January 2010 Expiry date 18 January 2011 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 101,902 kms MOT test number 9307 3941 0039 Test date 19 January 2009 Expiry date 18 January 2010 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 93,394 kms MOT test number 4841 1971 9006 Test date 15 January 2009 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 93,389 kms MOT test number 5333 0551 9013 Reason(s) for failure Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) Test date 28 February 2008 Expiry date 27 February 2009 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 89,180 miles MOT test number 7234 3955 8015 Advisory notice item(s) both front tyres and nearside rear tyre on limit inner edges Test date 28 February 2007 Expiry date 27 February 2008 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 81,265 miles MOT test number 7625 3905 7004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim_ta22 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Thanks everyone! Yes annabella i found the mot history and was initially worried about the mix of miles and km readings. But should be okay. Just got a call back from mick. As expected, brakes, tyres and suspension need doing. *deep breath* Mick has been very helpful and sensible about what needs doing and what can wait. I think he's charging labour at £45/hr plus VAT which is the same as past posts on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Welcome heres your MOT History: Mileage looks like it adds up. Looks like a gap from 2013, looks like problems were fixed. Good luck and most important enjoy!! Check the MOT history of a vehicle Registration number: L315KFU Vehicle make TOYOTA Vehicle model SUPRA Date first used 31 December 1993 Fuel type Petrol Colour Red MOT history of this vehicle Test date 24 May 2016 Expiry date 23 May 2017 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 115,937 miles MOT test number 3810 5874 5164 Test date 13 May 2016 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 115,937 miles MOT test number 8939 3782 9026 Reason(s) for failure nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) nearside rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) offside rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Test date 4 October 2013 Expiry date 3 October 2014 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 115,060 kms MOT test number 9399 1727 3280 Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Test date 3 October 2013 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 115,060 miles MOT test number 3850 7647 3481 Reason(s) for failure Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) offside rear tyre wall perished Test date 17 January 2011 Expiry date 18 January 2012 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 111,338 kms MOT test number 3767 7761 1098 Test date 19 January 2010 Expiry date 18 January 2011 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 101,902 kms MOT test number 9307 3941 0039 Test date 19 January 2009 Expiry date 18 January 2010 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 93,394 kms MOT test number 4841 1971 9006 Test date 15 January 2009 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 93,389 kms MOT test number 5333 0551 9013 Reason(s) for failure Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) Test date 28 February 2008 Expiry date 27 February 2009 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 89,180 miles MOT test number 7234 3955 8015 Advisory notice item(s) both front tyres and nearside rear tyre on limit inner edges Test date 28 February 2007 Expiry date 27 February 2008 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 81,265 miles MOT test number 7625 3905 7004 Where do you go to find this info Annabella? I wouldn't mind having a look at this on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Where do you go to find this info Annabella? I wouldn't mind having a look at this on mine https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Welcome Who is Mick..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew 007 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Welcome Who is Mick..... Welcome, enjoy the Supra, and i thought the exact same.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I also want to know who Mick is. I saw this car on eBay and was interested in it. A couple of odd things put me off. The seller was based in Keighley (but car was in London) and I'm sure there were references to paint work being just completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 What's wrong with the brakes, tyres & suspension ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Welcome Who is Mick..... I'm really hoping it Mick Dundee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Lovely looking car hope it all goes well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim_ta22 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Mick is the mechanic who came with a glowing recommendation on one of the other threads on this forum by Ellis. Mick has a supra himself My car needs new brakepads, callipers and flexipipes. The exhaust needs a new tailpipe and box. The shock absorbers are misting, so a new set of those. Windscreen washer not working, not sure how it passed its MOT. Cambelt probably needs changing in the coming months. Front tyres in terrible condition so a new pair there. I guess this is just the risk of buying a cheap car off ebay and one without service history. I think it will end up costing me as much as if I had bought one with a good service history, but at least I know that the work has been newly done by someone who knows and loves supras. I knew it was a bit of a gamble @marbleapple, but the HPI came back clear so fingers crossed my dreamcar doesn't turn into a nightmare. All the work listed above are stuff that I probably would need to do at some point anyways, so at least I can drive the car with confidence once its done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Shame there is work but I'm pleased it's the stuff you would have done anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Mick is the mechanic who came with a glowing recommendation on one of the other threads on this forum by Ellis. Mick has a supra himself My car needs new brakepads, callipers and flexipipes. The exhaust needs a new tailpipe and box. The shock absorbers are misting, so a new set of those. Windscreen washer not working, not sure how it passed its MOT. Cambelt probably needs changing in the coming months. Front tyres in terrible condition so a new pair there. Cambelt, don't overly stress as the engine is non interference so no major harm will come from a belt breaking (and they never do! but might as well inspect by removing the top cover over the cam pulleys) Re the washers you might not be pressing the button in on the end of the stalk to get fluid, lifting the stalk will just do the wipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novak Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 If.you.need brakes I have complete set from low miles.car with discs and pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim_ta22 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 If.you.need brakes I have complete set from low miles.car with discs and pads. Thanks novak but mick has sorted me out a new set already. Didn't think to ask the forums. Anyone have a 2 box stainless steel exhaust with tail pipe for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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