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N256 XVJ

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,452 mi
Last recorded77,452 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 XVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 77,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,950 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r arches are corroded and holes in n/s inner sills

Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,950 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven is slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r arches are corroded and holes in n/s inner sills

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,657 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,657 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,627 miles

exhaust is deteriated

Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,627 miles

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

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

exhaust is deteriated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,782 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 61,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,662 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 55,658 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 53,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,817 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 52,815 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

nsf wiper blade split ends

Fail 16 Jan 2006 51,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N256 XVJ is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 61,105 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 N256 XVJ, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N256 XVJ registered?

N256 XVJ is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N256 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 XVJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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