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G952 BPA

1989 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,117 mi
Last recorded37,117 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Super Carry66,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG952 BPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2025 37,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired strut tower plate not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 36,624 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 35,827 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

washer tank has a small leak

Fail 1 Feb 2023 35,823 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,240 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 34,479 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded brake pipes ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both sides rear leaf springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 26 May 2018 34,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded brake pipes ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both sides rear leaf springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 34,132 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion on Chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded leaf springs corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 33,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 33,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 33,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 32,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,041 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 31,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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G952 BPA is a 1989 Suzuki Super Carry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G952 BPA, 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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G952 BPA is a 1989 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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