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P953 AEC

1996 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,599 mi
Last recorded61,599 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Super Carry61,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 AEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,599 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

excessive use of under seal

fibre glass used on inner sills

front bearings loose

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,095 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 59,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,547 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,308 miles

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

battery box corroded

front reg plate deteriorated

rear spring hanger bushes worn

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,748 miles

vehicle is starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Aug 2006 37,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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P953 AEC is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P953 AEC, 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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P953 AEC is a 1996 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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