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P209 EJW

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,007 mi
Last recorded55,007 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 EJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,007 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Engine oil leak

Handbrake travel

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,364 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,009 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,695 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,695 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 23,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,779 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 12,776 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn near to legal limit - both wiper blades split slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,440 miles

metal brake pipe to rear flexi hose corrodid to legal limit

nearside front top mounting becoming rusty

play at steering column

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 23 May 2005 6,751 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 6,720 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

METAL BRAKE PIPE FROM REAR REGULTOR TO REAR FLEXI CORRODID NEAR TO LEGAL LIMIT

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P209 EJW is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P209 EJW, 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 P209 EJW registered?

P209 EJW is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P209 EJW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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