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P523 PYW

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,902 mi
Last recorded46,902 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 PYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 46,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel becoming high

reverse light inoperative

Fail 5 Aug 2025 46,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel becoming high

reverse light inoperative

Pass 6 Aug 2024 45,780 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 45,215 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,552 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,521 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 38,521 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,987 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 37,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,374 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 35,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

petrol smell in cab? o/s/f head lamp looks out of line ?

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,671 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 32,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,308 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,760 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 29,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P523 PYW is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P523 PYW, 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 P523 PYW registered?

P523 PYW is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P523 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 PYW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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