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E478 LWS

1988 Suzuki Supercarry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,875 mi
Last recorded14,875 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Supercarry78,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 LWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2007 14,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery tray weak with corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,896 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Supercarry?

Based on 3,661 MOT tests across 822 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
822
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 495
Brake pipe excessively corroded 478
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 246
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 196
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E478 LWS is a 1988 Suzuki Supercarry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 78,548 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 Supercarry fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E478 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Supercarry typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E478 LWS registered?

E478 LWS is a 1988 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E478 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E478 LWS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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