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E96 DFR

1987 Suzuki Supercarry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,097 mi
Last recorded62,097 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Supercarry49,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 DFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,522 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,562 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,246 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,246 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,141 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load both (5.2.4a)

Nearside door mirror missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside and offside inner steps corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,513 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,732 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,283 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,560 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,583 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,483 miles

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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E96 DFR is a 1987 Suzuki Supercarry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E96 DFR, 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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What year was E96 DFR registered?

E96 DFR is a 1987 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E96 DFR safe to buy?

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