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P305 GRR

1997 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,335 mi
Last recorded64,335 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Super Carry59,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 GRR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 64,335 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,297 miles

both front chassis's corroding

both rear spring mounts corroding

o/s head lamp pattern poor

o/s under sill corroded and holed but not within perscribed area

vehicle corroding throughout

vehicle had various plates welded throughout

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,352 miles

hole in o/s under sill but not within perscribed area

hole in o/s/r wheel arch but not within perscribed area

o/s head lamp pattern poor

vehicle had various plates welded throughout

Fail 28 Dec 2011 62,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hole in o/s under sill but not within perscribed area

hole in o/s/r wheel arch but not within perscribed area

o/s head lamp pattern poor

vehicle had various plates welded throughout

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,334 miles

slight corrosion on o/s under sill

Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,974 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 59,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 55,905 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

vehicle has corrosion throught out various parts of its body

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,730 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 53,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,458 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 48,738 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,738 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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P305 GRR 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 P305 GRR, 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 P305 GRR registered?

P305 GRR is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P305 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 GRR 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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