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P863 GMD

1996 Suzuki Supercarry

Maroon Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,971 mi
Last recorded125,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Supercarry62,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 GMD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 125,971 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

battery box badly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2008 125,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

battery box badly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,179 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 19,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 8,806 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 8,366 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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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P863 GMD is a 1996 Suzuki Supercarry in Maroon with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P863 GMD, 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 P863 GMD registered?

P863 GMD is a 1996 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P863 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 GMD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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