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P289 FJK

1997 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,247 mi
Last recorded18,247 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Super Carry59,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 FJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 18,247 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 990,628 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 990,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,264 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,510 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 93,508 miles

Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2007 79,062 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P289 FJK is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P289 FJK, 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 P289 FJK registered?

P289 FJK is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P289 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 FJK shows 9 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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