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P479 WYJ

1997 Suzuki Supercarry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Supercarry65,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 WYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 99,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

harsh corrosion in places

nearside front foot well corroded to excess but not within any perscribed areas

stone chip to windscreen in excess of 40mm but not within swept area

Pass 31 May 2008 92,238 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all tyre walls cracking

corrosion around body but no sharp edges

crack in windscreen but not within swepted area

exhaust knocking on body

nearside front lower wheel arch corroded, but not within a perscribed area

Fail 31 May 2008 92,238 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all tyre walls cracking

corrosion around body but no sharp edges

crack in windscreen but not within swepted area

exhaust knocking on body

nearside front lower wheel arch corroded, but not within a perscribed area

Pass 23 May 2007 84,220 miles

Spare tyre defective

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body damage all round but no sharp edges

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion underside

crack in windsreen but not in swept area

high parking brake lever

oil leak

slight inbalance in rear service brake

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

washers out of alinment but still clears screen

Fail 23 May 2007 84,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

body damage all round but no sharp edges

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion underside

crack in windsreen but not in swept area

high parking brake lever

oil leak

slight inbalance in rear service brake

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

washers out of alinment but still clears screen

Pass 26 May 2006 768,714 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

high parking brake lever

offside rear quarter damaged but no sharp edges

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 26 May 2006 768,714 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

high parking brake lever

offside rear quarter damaged but no sharp edges

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2005 72,796 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Supercarry?

Based on 3,661 MOT tests across 822 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
822
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 495
Brake pipe excessively corroded 478
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 246
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 196
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P479 WYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Supercarry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 65,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Supercarry fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P479 WYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Supercarry typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P479 WYJ registered?

P479 WYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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