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R178 PDL

1998 Suzuki Carry

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,780 mi
Last recorded25,780 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Carry55,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 PDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 25,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 25,763 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 25,728 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 25,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 25,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 25,656 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 25,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 25,213 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 25,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R178 PDL is a 1998 Suzuki Carry in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R178 PDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R178 PDL?

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What year was R178 PDL registered?

R178 PDL is a 1998 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R178 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 PDL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R178 PDL have outstanding finance?

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