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E145 RLJ

1988 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,282 mi
Last recorded34,282 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Super Carry56,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 RLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,282 miles

Offside Front door step slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 34,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front door step slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,363 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,685 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,063 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,397 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,342 miles

rear o/s brake slightly low efficiency

Pass 26 May 2006 24,945 miles

steering shaft coupling small splits †tyres small splits †

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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E145 RLJ is a 1988 Suzuki Super Carry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 56,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E145 RLJ, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E145 RLJ is a 1988 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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