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E3 JRS

1997 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Super Carry59,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 JRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,772 miles

all brake pipes have top surface corrision

front brake discs badly pitted

hand brake high

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

slight play in steering joint

welding repairs poor

Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,770 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes have top surface corrision

front brake discs badly pitted

hand brake high

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,254 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,234 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 59,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S track rod tube has slight bow,not exessive.

Spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Oct 2005 51,349 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front shockerlegs small movement

steering idler smallamount of freeplay.

Pass 1 Oct 2005 51,349 miles

both front shockerlegs small movement

steering idler smallamount of freeplay.

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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E3 JRS is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 59,601 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 E3 JRS, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E3 JRS registered?

E3 JRS is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is E3 JRS safe to buy?

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