Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Suzuki Supercarry?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1995 Suzuki Supercarry?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1995 Suzuki Supercarry?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1995 Suzuki Supercarry reliable?

Based on MOT data from 797 vehicles, the 1995 Suzuki Supercarry has a first-time MOT pass rate of 64.8%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1995 Suzuki Supercarry?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1995 Suzuki Supercarry are: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (47.9% of vehicles), Horn not working (20.3% of vehicles), Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (17.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Suzuki Supercarry?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Supercarry (1995)

797 real MOT outcomes analysed • 64.8% first-time pass rate

1995 Suzuki Supercarry

CarHunch analysed 797 real MOT records for the 1995 Suzuki Supercarry. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1995 Suzuki Supercarry has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 16.1%, a stark 63.9 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, which means four out of five examples will fail their test. The dangerous defect rate of 2.9% is mercifully low, so while reliability is poor, safety-critical failures are not the primary concern.

These vehicles are now nearly 30 years old and averaging 64,500 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the typical Supercarry still racks up nearly 0.4 failures and 0.7 advisories per test—indicating persistent wear across multiple systems. If you're considering one, budget for remedial work before the MOT and plan for regular mechanical attention to keep it roadworthy.

The 1995 Suzuki Supercarry has a below-average first-time pass rate (64.8% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

64.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.4

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

70k

Middle half: 46k–82k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

These stats describe 797 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 797 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 47.9%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working · Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working · Rear Rear fog lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 20.3%

Horn not working

Brake wear 17.9%

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded · Brakes imbalanced across an axle · Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 15.5%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive

Tyre wear 14.2%

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 10.9%

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995.

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Based on MOT data from 797 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	796	64.8%	0.4

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,888 Suzuki Supercarry vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 71%

2,050

Blue 12.2%

353

Red 7%

203

Beige 3.3%

Green 3.2%

Yellow 2.8%

Black 0.2%

Cream 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Suzuki Supercarry vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

70,164

typical

46,160

low mileage

82,053

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Suzuki Supercarry vehicles fall between 46,160 and 82,053 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 46,160 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 46,160–82,053 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Suzuki Supercarrys sit.

⚠ Over 110,771 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.4

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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