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N238 VEC

1996 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,936 mi
Last recorded56,936 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Carry33,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 VEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 56,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 56,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut mount/attachment slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,415 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,140 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 52,928 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,809 miles

Both headlamp dipped beam images poor.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,047 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,995 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 33,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N238 VEC is a 1996 Suzuki Carry in White with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 33,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N238 VEC, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N238 VEC registered?

N238 VEC is a 1996 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 21 July 1996.

Is N238 VEC safe to buy?

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