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P499 CTO

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,517 mi
Last recorded42,517 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 CTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all underside of vehicle becoming corroded

body becoming corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 42,517 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all underside of vehicle becoming corroded

body becoming corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body corroding

both rear spring hangers worn

cracks in steering coupling

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

oil leak spreading towards offside front wheel / brake

spare tyre flat

underbody corroding

weakness both front chassis /tie rod mounting

wheel arches corroding

Pass 26 May 2011 93,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all wheel arches corroding

front tie bar mountings corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

rear spring bushes worn

Fail 26 May 2011 93,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all wheel arches corroding

front tie bar mountings corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 27 May 2010 83,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,882 miles

nearside front brakepipe coated in underseal

oil sump pan corroded and starting to leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,310 miles

coating of underseal to underside of vehicle

general corrosion throughout

nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outer sill holed non prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 70,965 miles

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

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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P499 CTO is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 61,105 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 P499 CTO, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P499 CTO registered?

P499 CTO is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P499 CTO safe to buy?

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