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P462 FEC

1997 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

52,675 mi
Last recorded52,675 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Super Carry59,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 FEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 52,675 miles

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box blowing and corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 52,142 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 52,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,618 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fuel pipe corr

Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fuel pipe corr

Pass 18 May 2016 50,508 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offsides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both underside of steps corrodeding

Fail 16 May 2016 50,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both nearside and offsides holded well with in 12" of S/points (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offsides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both underside of steps corrodeding

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,957 miles

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

nearside inner wing corr

Fail 3 Jun 2015 49,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside 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)

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

nearside inner wing corr

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 49,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,534 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,534 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,166 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 46,625 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 46,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion around both front floor drain plugs

heavy corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches/door steps

heavy corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wings/wheel arches

Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,147 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

wear in steering column top bearing.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,481 miles

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

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

Steering idler bracket showing slight wear.

Fail 16 May 2007 39,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering idler bracket showing slight wear.

Pass 30 May 2006 37,092 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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P462 FEC is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P462 FEC, 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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P462 FEC is a 1997 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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