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R661 XSW

1998 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,109 mi
Last recorded79,109 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Carry55,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 XSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 79,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 79,108 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under drivers seat close to gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,525 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 76,509 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage component has play

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,330 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 28,330 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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R661 XSW is a 1998 Suzuki Carry in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R661 XSW, 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 R661 XSW registered?

R661 XSW is a 1998 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R661 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 XSW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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