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P213 BUG

1997 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,756 mi
Last recorded33,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Super Carry59,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 BUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,709 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 30,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,981 miles

o/s front inner wing under w/arch corroded

o/s front step corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,980 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front inner wing under w/arch corroded

o/s front step corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,017 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,787 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 26,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,892 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 24,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P213 BUG is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P213 BUG, 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 P213 BUG registered?

P213 BUG is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P213 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 BUG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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