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R103 VBU

1998 Suzuki Supercarry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,957 mi
Last recorded49,957 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Supercarry60,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,611 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 21 Mar 2006 35,957 miles

Emissions test not carried out due to exhaust leak.

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front B post has slight accident damage

Offside rear and near side rear service brake effort becoming low

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,957 miles

Emissions test not carried out due to exhaust leak.

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

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

Offside front B post has slight accident damage

Offside rear and near side rear service brake effort becoming low

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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R103 VBU is a 1998 Suzuki Supercarry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 60,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R103 VBU, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R103 VBU registered?

R103 VBU is a 1998 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R103 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 VBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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