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R258 NLJ

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,126 mi
Last recorded37,126 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 NLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,125 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,432 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,421 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

main beam warning tell tale inop

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,592 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 28,744 miles

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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R258 NLJ is a 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 54,261 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 R258 NLJ, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R258 NLJ registered?

R258 NLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R258 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 NLJ 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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