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E498 OLJ

1988 Suzuki Super Carry

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,380 mi
Last recorded13,380 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Super Carry56,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE498 OLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,380 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 13,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,877 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 10,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,960 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 8,960 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,970 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 OLJ is a 1988 Suzuki Super Carry in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E498 OLJ, 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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What year was E498 OLJ registered?

E498 OLJ is a 1988 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E498 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E498 OLJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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