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R394 VLL

1998 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,990 mi
Last recorded90,990 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Carry55,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 VLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,990 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,547 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,921 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 May 2007 84,921 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2006 82,760 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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R394 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R394 VLL, 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.

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What year was R394 VLL registered?

R394 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R394 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 VLL 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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