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E490 NEW

1988 Suzuki Supercarry

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Supercarry78,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE490 NEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 83,831 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 83,831 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,548 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 78,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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E490 NEW is a 1988 Suzuki Supercarry in Beige 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 E490 NEW, 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 E490 NEW?

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What year was E490 NEW registered?

E490 NEW is a 1988 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E490 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E490 NEW 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.

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