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P378 VUF

1997 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,661 mi
Last recorded34,661 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Super Carry59,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 VUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr light lense cracked temp repair

tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,661 miles

osr light lense cracked temp repair

tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper blades split

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,653 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 30,643 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mountings on stops

spare wheel flat

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,692 miles

front number plate cracked

front of vehicle has accident damage

Fail 30 Oct 2006 28,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front number plate cracked

front of vehicle has accident damage

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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P378 VUF is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P378 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P378 VUF registered?

P378 VUF is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P378 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 VUF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P378 VUF have outstanding finance?

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