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R397 AYB

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,065 mi
Last recorded41,065 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 AYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,065 miles

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

o/s rear sill corroded (not prescribed area)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 41,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

o/s rear sill corroded (not prescribed area)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,550 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 38,438 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,911 miles

all four tyres low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,674 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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R397 AYB is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R397 AYB, 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 R397 AYB registered?

R397 AYB is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R397 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 AYB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R397 AYB have outstanding finance?

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