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P116 GPE

1997 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,327 mi
Last recorded38,327 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Carry39,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 GPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 38,327 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 33,207 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 33,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 27,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 27,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 26,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,600 miles

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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P116 GPE is a 1997 Suzuki Carry in White with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 39,524 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 P116 GPE, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P116 GPE?

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What year was P116 GPE registered?

P116 GPE is a 1997 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P116 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P116 GPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P116 GPE have outstanding finance?

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