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R453 XWF

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

73,325 mi
Last recorded73,325 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 XWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2013 73,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front step/sill is excessively corroded outside of prescribed areas.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear differential is rough in operation.

Requires tracking.

Slight movement in steering linkage.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,221 miles

Front brake inbalance 25%

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 73,221 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,401 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,216 miles

Nearside front tyre is twisted slightly

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 66,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre is twisted slightly

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,147 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 65,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,329 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 64,329 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 62,090 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 62,090 miles

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

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

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

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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R453 XWF is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R453 XWF, 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 R453 XWF registered?

R453 XWF is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R453 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 XWF shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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