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R531 GUG

1997 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,853 mi
Last recorded97,853 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Carry39,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 GUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gaurd (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gaurd (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring bump (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front anti roll bar link bush perishing

fuel filter hose cracking/perishing

o/s/r to n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,145 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 933,318 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r inner and outer sills and outrigger corroded and holed.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 933,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r inner and outer sills and outrigger corroded and holed.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

signs of corrosion underside

Fail 3 Jul 2019 91,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 89,043 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded alongside fuel tank - difficult or impossible to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides = end float (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 85,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides - offside worst (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides, all 4 bushes (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2017 85,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides - offside worst (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides, all 4 bushes (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 80,748 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 75,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine has a slight misfire at idle speed

Fail 15 May 2015 75,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine has a slight misfire at idle speed

Pass 15 May 2014 70,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 May 2014 70,574 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 66,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 61,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 May 2012 61,043 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 May 2011 52,555 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 41,075 miles

exhaust leaking centre to rear joint

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

spare tyre very perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,264 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield corroded slightly detached -will cause slight rattle

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,209 miles

bottom hose clamp very corroded

exhaust ( cat)heatshield loose

exhaust leak centre to rear joint

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2008 39,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

bottom hose clamp very corroded

exhaust ( cat)heatshield loose

exhaust leak centre to rear joint

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2006 38,969 miles

near side rear brake staying on slighty when brake pedal released

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside reartyre perished around side wall and tread area

Fail 8 May 2006 38,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust box heat shield corroded

near side rear brake staying on slighty when brake pedal released

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre perished around side wall and tread area

slight exhaust leak from centre clamp

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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R531 GUG is a 1997 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R531 GUG, 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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R531 GUG is a 1997 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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