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R869 GCG

1998 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Carry55,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 GCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,041 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 78,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,364 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 65,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,209 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

slight buckle in f/o/s brake disc

slight play in steering idler

Fail 30 Jan 2006 55,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

slight buckle in f/o/s brake disc

slight play in steering idler

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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R869 GCG is a 1998 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R869 GCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R869 GCG registered?

R869 GCG is a 1998 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R869 GCG safe to buy?

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