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P649 DRB

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,936 mi
Last recorded45,936 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 DRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

body corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,801 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 43,793 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 41,377 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside step sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,377 miles

offside step sill corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,817 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 38,789 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 36,549 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play on n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings

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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P649 DRB is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry 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 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 P649 DRB, 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 P649 DRB registered?

P649 DRB is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P649 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P649 DRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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