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E481 DPG

1987 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

41,500 mi
Last recorded41,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Super Carry60,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 DPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,500 miles

Some corrosion on both sides foot wells/flooring

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side stop lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Both sides front outer wingsbadly corroded adjacent to seat belt mountings just outside prescribed area

Fail 22 May 2014 41,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both sides front outer wings badly corroded adjacent to seat belt mountings just out side prescribed area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear stop light lens damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 36,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 May 2013 36,664 miles

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

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 17 May 2012 33,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 33,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 29,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 29,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres perished.

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

NSF step corroded. Fuel hoses perished.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,452 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 26,276 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel hose perished on pump inlet.

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Spare tyre under inflated.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 23,175 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 23,175 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

NSF body mounting fractured. †Rear brakes binding slightly. †Slight wear in steering arm eye bush.[rack to idler]

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E481 DPG is a 1987 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E481 DPG, 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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E481 DPG is a 1987 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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