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N430 TJS

1996 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,198 mi
Last recorded80,198 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Carry33,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 TJS
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 80,198 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 80,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp glass foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp glass foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,239 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 70,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower washer missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,756 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 58,756 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 49,061 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 49,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 36,616 miles

n/s+o/sf has slight lift on top shocker mtg with suspension hanging poss due to design

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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N430 TJS is a 1996 Suzuki Carry in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N430 TJS, 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 N430 TJS registered?

N430 TJS is a 1996 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N430 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N430 TJS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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