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J486 CWY

1992 Suzuki Super Carry

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,955 mi
Last recorded34,955 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Super Carry55,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 CWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 34,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to front cross member & n/s/f sill

Damage to front number plate

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f & n/s/f brake binding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,194 miles

vehicle corroded in manny places an in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2013 32,184 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

inner wings and wheel arches corroded all over

Fail 16 Apr 2012 28,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

inner wings and wheel arches corroded all over

Pass 25 May 2011 24,829 miles

all brakes slightly binding

vehicle heavily corroded all over

Fail 19 May 2011 24,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brakes slightly binding

vehicle heavily corroded all over

Fail 18 May 2011 24,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front registration plate damaged

n/s inner sill corroded and holed

n/s/f & n/s/r brakes binding

n/s/f step/wheel arch heavily corroded and holed

n/s/r spring splayed slightly

o/s/f top strut mounting heavily corroded - previous repair covered unable to fully inspect

play in steering idler - just acceptable

rear brake limiter valve heavily corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 22,417 miles

vehicle starting to corrode all over

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 21,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 21,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake flexi hose poorly secured

rear door poorly secured

seatbacks slightly loose

underside of vehicle/ all under wheelarch areas corroded/ repaired and heavily undersealed [unable to fully inspect]

Pass 1 Apr 2009 194,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,545 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 12,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,249 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 5,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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J486 CWY is a 1992 Suzuki Super Carry in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 55,852 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 J486 CWY, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J486 CWY is a 1992 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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