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P557 HRP

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,798 mi
Last recorded62,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 HRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,146 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 55,146 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,291 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 45,291 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe between pump and filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 31,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 31,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 26,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 25,792 miles

Inner Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,513 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,215 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 24,921 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 24,921 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,542 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,932 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,601 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,264 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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P557 HRP is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P557 HRP, 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 P557 HRP registered?

P557 HRP is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P557 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 HRP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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