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R343 MVT

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,711 mi
Last recorded18,711 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 MVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 18,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise antiroll bar link rubbers perrishing n/s/f.and o/s/f.

both sliding side doors have corroded at the bottom lip.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 18,711 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise antiroll bar link rubbers perrishing n/s/f.and o/s/f.

both sliding side doors have corroded at the bottom lip.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,732 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 12,732 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 6,092 miles

front brake pipes

Fail 18 Nov 2010 6,092 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,118 miles

metal brake pipes over fuel tank may be excessively corroded ,unable to fully inspect

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

various body and chassis parts corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2009 99,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

metal brake pipes over fuel tank may be excessively corroded ,unable to fully inspect

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

various body and chassis parts corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2009 98,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,141 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

underside of vehicle started to corrode

Fail 12 Oct 2007 77,571 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake compensator may be slightly siezed

corrosion on front brake pipes

rear number plate discolored

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,571 miles

brake compensator may be slightly siezed

corrosion on front brake pipes

rear number plate discolored

Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,883 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 59,622 miles

brake pipes corroded

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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R343 MVT is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R343 MVT, 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 R343 MVT registered?

R343 MVT is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R343 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 MVT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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