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P461 GPF

1997 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,312 mi
Last recorded39,312 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Carry39,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 GPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 39,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 39,299 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 39,294 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,812 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 32,047 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 29,598 miles

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

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

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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P461 GPF is a 1997 Suzuki Carry in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P461 GPF, 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.

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What year was P461 GPF registered?

P461 GPF is a 1997 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P461 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 GPF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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