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P456 XWP

1997 Suzuki Super Carry

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Super Carry59,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 XWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security round door steps and sills inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security round door step and sills inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,088 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion around under side edges

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,000 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion around under side edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,383 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brakes burnt and have signs of previously binding

Nearside Front Chassis has corrosion very close to prescribed area. Requires attention

Offside Front Corrosion to chassis very close to prescribed area. Requires attention

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,217 miles

Corrosion under vehicle requires further attention

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 63,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion under vehicle requires further attention

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,074 miles

Both rear tyres worn and aged (rec. replacement)

Corrosion to nearside front body

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Corrosion to offside front body

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear tyres worn and aged (rec. replacement)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,920 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front inner arches are corroded

headlamp beams are poor

radiator in poor condition

rear inner arches are holed and corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,983 miles

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to front arches

headlamp aims adjusted to upper limit

radiator is poor

wellding to rear is poor

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,094 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 55,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate is poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wheel arch is badly holed and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,380 miles

both number plates lamps are poor

drivers door step/arch is very corroded

exhaust is corroded and mounting rubbers are perished

offside rear wheel arch is very poorly corroded

oil added

radiator core is baly corroded

tyres are perished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,199 miles

offside front tyre is worn

wheel arches/doorsteps corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 51,186 miles

handbrake travel high

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

syering cupling perished

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,403 miles

see initial test vt32

Fail 31 May 2007 49,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 47,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 47,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

fan belt is split and slipping

number plate lamps have paint on the lens

steering centre pivot has slight movement in the joint

the vehicle has no exhaust catalyst fitted, so none cat. emission test carried out.

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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P456 XWP is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P456 XWP, 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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P456 XWP is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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