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R557 MFV

1997 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,488 mi
Last recorded75,488 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Carry39,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 MFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 75,488 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 75,385 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 67,486 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 49,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 45,006 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 44,681 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)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

advise both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2006 39,738 miles

corrosion forming on chassis and sills.

near side and off side rear brake back plates corroding.

oil leak on gearbox.

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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R557 MFV is a 1997 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R557 MFV, 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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What year was R557 MFV registered?

R557 MFV is a 1997 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R557 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 MFV 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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