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R518 MRN

1998 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,557 mi
Last recorded61,557 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Super Carry54,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 MRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,557 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 61,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rattle from engine

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,368 miles

nsf top flich corroding

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 15 Jun 2011 59,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nsf top flich corroding

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,872 miles

nsf flitch corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2010 56,872 miles

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

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

nsf flitch corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,261 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 54,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,505 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 51,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,618 miles

play in osf shock/absorber,rear wheel bearings noisy,something rolling round in nsr tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,767 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 45,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

run-out in osr tyre

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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R518 MRN is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R518 MRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R518 MRN?

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What year was R518 MRN registered?

R518 MRN is a 1998 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R518 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 MRN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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