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R388 JAF

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,628 mi
Last recorded78,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 JAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,628 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (beside fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass broke (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light unit broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f wheel corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,544 miles

nearside front wheel very rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front wheel very rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,713 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to o/s/f arch

n /s headlamp glass damaged but not effecting beam image

Fail 17 Jan 2014 74,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to o/s/f arch

n /s headlamp glass damaged but not effecting beam image

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both main run brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front headlamp is cracked

nearside front tyre is worn on edge

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to nearside front, nearside and offside rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Dec 2011 65,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front headlamp is cracked

nearside front tyre is worn on edge

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to nearside front, nearside and offside rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,387 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside windscreen wipers are starting to split

nearside front headlamp is cracked

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front and offside rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,188 miles

Nearside and offside rear spring bushes slightly worn

Nearside headlight glass cracked

Rear brakes pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,953 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,941 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside headlight glass broken

Pass 13 Jan 2007 42,808 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2007 42,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2006 38,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R388 JAF is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R388 JAF, 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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R388 JAF is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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