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R309 STS

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,578 mi
Last recorded16,578 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 STS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,578 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 16,527 miles

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

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear diff seal leaking oil

oil filter rusted and leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

very bad oil leak at rear axle seals

Fail 15 Mar 2012 15,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

oil leaking badly from diff

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,646 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 9,540 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside doorstep holed and corroded

prop oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2010 4,080 miles

diff has a slight oil leak

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 3,999 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 98,644 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 98,643 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,231 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 97,231 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 94,306 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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R309 STS is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R309 STS, 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 R309 STS registered?

R309 STS is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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