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N949 HVS

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,690 mi
Last recorded91,690 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 HVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 91,690 miles

Both rear wheel arches excessively corroded but not structural areas

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Severe oil leak, not bad enough to be considered excessive to mot standards (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 91,518 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear wheel arches excessively corroded but not structural areas

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Severe oil leak, not bad enough to be considered excessive to mot standards (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,803 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 66,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,352 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,722 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 51,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,095 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,020 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,615 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 31,675 miles

Corrosion around rear door sill corners, if it progresses will be within prescribed area for rear suspension mount

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,975 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 30,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 30,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 29,211 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2006 27,386 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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N949 HVS is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N949 HVS, 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 N949 HVS registered?

N949 HVS is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N949 HVS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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