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R472 FFU

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,300 mi
Last recorded87,300 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 FFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,300 miles

battery tray corrodied

Fail 30 Jan 2012 87,299 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery tray corrodied

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,355 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,364 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,478 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 72,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 65,615 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 57,068 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 57,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R472 FFU is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R472 FFU, 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 R472 FFU registered?

R472 FFU is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R472 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 FFU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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