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D485 SWG

1987 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,350 mi
Last recorded81,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Super Carry60,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 SWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with grease etc. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 81,350 miles

Fuel system component leaking near fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with grease etc. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,897 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,883 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 807,748 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,220 miles

Offside Front slight bind on brake

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Fail 22 Feb 2019 80,220 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight bind on brake

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,032 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,478 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,428 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,401 miles

Both inner wheel arches excessive corrosion

Engine oil leak head area

Front number plate cracked

Front valance excessive corrosion

Nearside front outer wheel arch excessive corrosion

Offside rear tyre perished, cracked and close to the legal limit

Fail 18 Sep 2009 79,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both inner wheel arches excessive corrosion

Engine oil leak head area

Front number plate cracked

Front valance excessive corrosion

Nearside front outer wheel arch excessive corrosion

Offside rear tyre perished, cracked and close to the legal limit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,329 miles

Both front top mounts slight play

Both headlamp beam patterns starting to fade

Brake pedal starting to feel 'spongey'

Spare tyre worn down to wire

Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front top mounts slight play

Both headlamp beam patterns starting to fade

Brake pedal starting to feel 'spongey'

Spare tyre worn down to wire

Pass 29 Aug 2006 79,297 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 79,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

nearside front door step/ wing carroded outside prescibed area

How Reliable is the Suzuki Super Carry?

Based on 38,384 MOT tests across 5,471 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
2,430
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 3,406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,948
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,764
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,317
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,219
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D485 SWG is a 1987 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,949 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Super Carry fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 3,406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D485 SWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Super Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D485 SWG registered?

D485 SWG is a 1987 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D485 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D485 SWG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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