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E608 VGN

1987 Suzuki Supercarry

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,701 mi
Last recorded18,701 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Supercarry49,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 VGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 18,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 18,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Excessive corrosion on both front floorpans but not within a prescribed area

Excessive corrosion on both front sills but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 17,881 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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E608 VGN is a 1987 Suzuki Supercarry in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 49,206 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 E608 VGN, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E608 VGN is a 1987 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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