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R308 FPV

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,052 mi
Last recorded56,052 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 FPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 54,607 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,953 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 52,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 48,284 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 47,877 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,717 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to split perish

Pass 1 May 2015 45,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to split/perish

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s number plate lamp dim

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 3 May 2013 43,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 43,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 41,507 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 38,944 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 38,944 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 36,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 34,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,444 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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R308 FPV is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R308 FPV, 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 R308 FPV registered?

R308 FPV is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R308 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 FPV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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