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R211 KDS

1998 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,571 mi
Last recorded65,571 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Carry55,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 KDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 56,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 8,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 41,304 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 33,291 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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R211 KDS is a 1998 Suzuki Carry in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R211 KDS, 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 R211 KDS?

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What year was R211 KDS registered?

R211 KDS is a 1998 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is R211 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 KDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R211 KDS have outstanding finance?

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