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F453 XAF

1989 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

51,950 mi
Last recorded51,950 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Super Carry66,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 XAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slightly corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 51,905 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery carrier rotten (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear body corroded - holed in various places (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slightly corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,769 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

holes in load bed area

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,278 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 395,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 395,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,205 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 37,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,132 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,039 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 37,039 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,606 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 35,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,412 miles

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

under side rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,671 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to whole of underside + extensive welded repairs

Fail 19 Jun 2008 32,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,092 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 29,092 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 28,266 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 28,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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

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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F453 XAF is a 1989 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F453 XAF, 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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F453 XAF is a 1989 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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