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E147 LBJ

1988 Suzuki Super Carry

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,618 mi
Last recorded28,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Super Carry56,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE147 LBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 28,316 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,088 miles

o/s/f tyre wall started to crack 155r12

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre side walls splitting

rest of tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,130 miles

both front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,033 miles

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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E147 LBJ is a 1988 Suzuki Super Carry in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E147 LBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E147 LBJ?

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What year was E147 LBJ registered?

E147 LBJ is a 1988 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is E147 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E147 LBJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E147 LBJ have outstanding finance?

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