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R280 BLH

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 BLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,519 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 81,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear most leaf spring hangers corroding.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,059 miles

Slight play in rear leaf spring shackle bushes

Fail 30 Aug 2014 77,052 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,951 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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R280 BLH 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R280 BLH, 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 R280 BLH registered?

R280 BLH is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R280 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 BLH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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