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R421 GUF

1997 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,498 mi
Last recorded25,498 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Carry39,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 GUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,008 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,747 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 8,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front arches & steps corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear arches corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,458 miles

corrosion present on vehicle body at various places.

corrosion surfacing under-body of the vehicle at various places.

strong advise- o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,975 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 97,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion present on vehicle body at various places.

corrosion surfacing under-body of the vehicle at various places.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 91,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 83,132 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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R421 GUF is a 1997 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R421 GUF, 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

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What year was R421 GUF registered?

R421 GUF is a 1997 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R421 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 GUF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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