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E498 LCX

1988 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,222 mi
Last recorded27,222 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Super Carry56,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE498 LCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,222 miles

Front wipers are smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose slightly insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2022 24,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside rear brake slightly lagging

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear brake flexi hose loose in mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,851 miles

Front to rear brake vale, mounting modified

Fail 18 Mar 2021 23,838 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck, vent / return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting has been inappropriately modified (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake vale, mounting modified

Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 21,346 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 21,313 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 21,136 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 21,134 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis outrigger to body corroded and holed(body end). (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member to body corroded and holed(body end). (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2017 21,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,654 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s front. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2015 19,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 18,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle structure corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,911 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre has cracked cord not exposed

offside rear tyre has cracked cord not exposed

Fail 10 Jul 2013 16,911 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre has cracked cord not exposed

offside rear tyre has cracked cord not exposed

Fail 21 Mar 2013 16,892 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front strut top bearings stiff

o/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,092 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 16,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,119 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 14,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 9 May 2007 11,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 11,223 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,299 miles

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2006 7,299 miles

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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E498 LCX is a 1988 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 56,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E498 LCX, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E498 LCX is a 1988 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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