1997 Suzuki Super Carry 1.0L Petrol · R285 DGH
1997 Suzuki Super Carry (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 31,278 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SUPER CARRY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R285 DGH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 31,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R285 DGH Mileage History
- 27/07/20068,282 mi
- 14/07/20078,584 mi+302 mi
- 05/07/20088,875 mi+291 mi
- 18/02/20108,887 mi+12 mi
- 22/06/20118,913 mi+26 mi
- 23/07/20138,967 mi+54 mi
- 10/03/201510,677 mi+1,710 mi
- 08/03/201614,269 mi+3,592 mi
- 09/03/201719,677 mi+5,408 mi
- 06/03/201822,963 mi+3,286 mi
- 07/03/201822,963 mi
- 08/03/201927,450 mi+4,487 mi
- 17/05/202127,913 mi+463 mi
- 17/05/202127,913 mi
- 28/04/202229,308 mi+1,395 mi
- 29/04/202229,308 mi
- 17/05/202329,785 mi+477 mi
- 13/05/202430,175 mi+390 mi
- 14/05/202430,176 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/202530,783 mi+607 mi
- 15/05/202631,278 mi+495 mi
Average of roughly 1,161 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
R285 DGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Super Carry (R285 DGH) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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