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G871 SAV

1990 Suzuki Super Carry

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,046 mi
Last recorded104,046 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Super Carry57,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG871 SAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,046 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside and offside sliding doors slightly corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 103,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside and offside sliding doors slightly corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 95,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 77,039 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,215 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 5,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2006 4,164 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 4,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G871 SAV is a 1990 Suzuki Super Carry in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 57,308 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 G871 SAV, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G871 SAV is a 1990 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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