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F118 PDL

1989 Suzuki Super Carry

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,943 mi
Last recorded37,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Super Carry66,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 PDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,943 miles

BOTH front corners are corroded (outside prescribed area)

BOTH front seats have movment in upright parts

BOTH rear brakes binding slightly

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 37,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH front corners are corroded (outside prescribed area)

BOTH front seats have movment in upright parts

BOTH rear brakes binding slightly

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,082 miles

Both front shock absorbers worn

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 24,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Both front shock absorbers worn

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 10,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 10,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 3,166 miles

Inner wheel arches apear to have corrosion but have been welded from the inside

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 3,165 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Inner wheel arches apear to have corrosion but have been welded from the inside

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 3,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,774 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,462 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 92,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,971 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 89,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 81,286 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 81,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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F118 PDL is a 1989 Suzuki Super Carry in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 66,804 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 F118 PDL, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F118 PDL is a 1989 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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