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F238 BOA

1989 Suzuki Super Carry

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,776 mi
Last recorded37,776 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Super Carry66,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 BOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 37,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside top inner wing weak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,662 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 35,969 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 35,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 33,703 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 33,685 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 30,469 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 30,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 27,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,325 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 24,319 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 18,604 miles

drivers door damagedbut will shut

Fail 23 May 2007 18,604 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

drivers door damagedbut will shut

Pass 25 May 2006 11,062 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 11,062 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F238 BOA is a 1989 Suzuki Super Carry in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F238 BOA, 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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What year was F238 BOA registered?

F238 BOA is a 1989 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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