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F493 HFG

1988 Suzuki Supercarry

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Supercarry78,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF493 HFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,432 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 77,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under drivers step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,861 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,710 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 76,710 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Supercarry?

Based on 3,661 MOT tests across 822 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
822
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 495
Brake pipe excessively corroded 478
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 246
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 196
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F493 HFG is a 1988 Suzuki Supercarry in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 78,548 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 Supercarry fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F493 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Supercarry typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F493 HFG registered?

F493 HFG is a 1988 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F493 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F493 HFG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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