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N289 JRE

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,761 mi
Last recorded47,761 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 JRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,761 miles

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

unable to see brake pads

Fail 17 Oct 2012 47,748 miles

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front inner wheel arches corroded

metal brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre starting to distort on outer edge

rear leaf springs corroded and rubbers split

spare wheel missing

suspect noise from rear hub assemblys

under side of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,743 miles

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

engine mountings in very poor condition.

exhaust in poor condition.

front pads look low unable to inspect fully.

fuel and brake pipes corroded in places.

n/s/f shocker damp.

slight electrical fault in rear lights.

suspect noise from rear diff.

underside heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,734 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 47,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,535 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 47,535 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,879 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 30,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,655 miles

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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N289 JRE is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N289 JRE, 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 N289 JRE registered?

N289 JRE is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N289 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 JRE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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