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P742 SHG

1996 Suzuki Supercarry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,290 mi
Last recorded64,290 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Supercarry62,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 SHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2009 64,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

baffles in exhaust loose

both front drop link bushes cracking

both front metal inner arche covers holed and corroded

front number plate discoloured

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r light unit cracked and been repaired with red tape

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

spare wheel slightly loose

tyre pressures look low

under body surface rust setting in

Pass 23 May 2008 58,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play detected in steering wheel

Fail 22 May 2008 58,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play detected in steering wheel

Pass 15 May 2007 53,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,721 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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P742 SHG is a 1996 Suzuki Supercarry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 62,509 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 Supercarry fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P742 SHG, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P742 SHG registered?

P742 SHG is a 1996 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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