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N189 NUF

1996 Suzuki Supercarry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,496 mi
Last recorded12,496 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Supercarry62,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 NUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 12,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Differential pinion oil seal leaking.

Front to rear and load valve to flexy steel brake pipes corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside footwell corroded.

Offside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Rear spring bushes perishing.

Steering column rubber coupling perished.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 9,607 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

brake pads low

front arches/steps corroded

front suspension top mountings corroded

o/s sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust close to axle

steering column coupling split

Fail 14 Feb 2008 9,599 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2008 9,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,569 miles

Slight bind on front brakes

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 9,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight bind on front brakes

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 2,815 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 2,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N189 NUF is a 1996 Suzuki Supercarry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 62,509 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 N189 NUF, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N189 NUF is a 1996 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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