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S545 JKV

1998 Suzuki Supercarry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Supercarry60,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 JKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,294 miles

advise rear arches ha\ve surface corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2008 85,294 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise rear arches ha\ve surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,003 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 79,003 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,974 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 70,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

steering column lower coupling rubber slightly perished.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 61,129 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 61,129 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Supercarry?

Based on 3,661 MOT tests across 822 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
822
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 495
Brake pipe excessively corroded 478
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 246
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 196
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S545 JKV is a 1998 Suzuki Supercarry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 60,779 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 Supercarry fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S545 JKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Supercarry typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S545 JKV registered?

S545 JKV is a 1998 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S545 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S545 JKV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S545 JKV have outstanding finance?

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