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T478 JVR

1999 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,602 mi
Last recorded71,602 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Carry71,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 JVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,945 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 68,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2013 65,447 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,065 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 64,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,906 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear outer sill corroded not excessive

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 62,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 59,447 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 54,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 54,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,314 miles

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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T478 JVR is a 1999 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T478 JVR, 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 T478 JVR registered?

T478 JVR is a 1999 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T478 JVR safe to buy?

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