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LB52 VOD

1998 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,949 mi
Last recorded126,949 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Carry55,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 VOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 126,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside/sills slightly corroded in places

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Underside slightly corroded in places but not considered excessive

Fail 5 Sep 2018 124,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Underside slightly corroded in places but not considered excessive

Fail 17 Aug 2018 124,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to nearside outer sill within 12" of nearside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tail lamp lens semi-insecure.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 121,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,833 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,470 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 109,958 miles

osf lower ball joint has border line play in it

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,696 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 103,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 97,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 97,929 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,272 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,891 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 84,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 80,401 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 80,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?

Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
16,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,614
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7,533
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,124
Stop lamp not working 5,596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
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LB52 VOD is a 1998 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 55,076 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 Carry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 VOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB52 VOD is a 1998 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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