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E488 LAE

1988 Suzuki Supercarry

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Supercarry78,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE488 LAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2006 88,170 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 86,232 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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E488 LAE is a 1988 Suzuki Supercarry in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E488 LAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E488 LAE?

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What year was E488 LAE registered?

E488 LAE is a 1988 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E488 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E488 LAE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E488 LAE have outstanding finance?

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