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P138 VWR

1997 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,755 mi
Last recorded52,755 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Super Carry59,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 VWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,145 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 18 Mar 2024 49,287 miles

corrosion to o/s rear shockabsorber shroud

Pass 21 Nov 2022 47,573 miles

o/s rear shockabsorber cover corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 44,131 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 41,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 41,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,580 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 40,580 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 38,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 36,776 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 36,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 34,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 29,346 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,556 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 26,556 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 23,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 179,774 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 112,869 miles

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

rear bumper damage

various brake pipe corrosion

variousa underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2008 112,813 miles

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

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

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

rear bumper damage

various brake pipe corrosion

variousa underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,352 miles

rear bumper damage

various body corrosion

varoius corrosion brake pipes

windscreen chip/crack

Pass 23 Jan 2006 96,107 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 96,107 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes gettung rusty

exhaust system very poor condition

o/s/r shocker outer getting rusty

under body getting rusty

windscreen chip/crack on limits

wipers very slow operation

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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P138 VWR is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 59,601 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 P138 VWR, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P138 VWR registered?

P138 VWR is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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