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L178 VLF

1994 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,712 mi
Last recorded15,712 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Super Carry64,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 VLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,712 miles

radiator in poor condition

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not within a perscribed area

Both rear outer wheel archs surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front lower step corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres heavily perished

offsdie rear shock absorber dust cover heavily corroded

surface corrosion noted throughout body and under vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not within a perscribed area

Both rear outer wheel archs surface corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front lower step corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres heavily perished

offsdie rear shock absorber dust cover heavily corroded

radiator in poor condition

surface corrosion noted throughout body and under vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise radiator in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise radiator in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,299 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 5,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,650 miles

Offside front chassis rail has surface corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Surface corrosion noted throughout

Surface corrosion to both inner door shuts noted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 49,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front chassis rail has surface corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Surface corrosion noted throughout

Surface corrosion to both inner door shuts noted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L178 VLF is a 1994 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 64,476 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 L178 VLF, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L178 VLF is a 1994 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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