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T287 MBV

1999 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Carry71,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2011 126,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 116,086 miles

Nearside raer side lamp lense repaired by tape. Advise to have replaced.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,654 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 105,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,979 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 96,979 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 88,624 miles

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

n/s/r lamp unit has been repaired with tape

slight play in both front strut top bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,356 miles

both front tyres approaching wear indicators

slight play in strut top bearings

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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T287 MBV is a 1999 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 71,472 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 T287 MBV, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T287 MBV registered?

T287 MBV is a 1999 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T287 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T287 MBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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