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T497 RAA

1999 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,129 mi
Last recorded162,129 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Carry71,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 162,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside inner wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in nearside steering rack side arm

Pass 8 Dec 2014 157,832 miles

All tyres cracking slightly.

Light corrosion o/s/r chassis.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 157,827 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres cracking slightly.

Light corrosion o/s/r chassis.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 153,444 miles

Clutch slipping

N/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 153,444 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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Clutch slipping

N/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 149,676 miles

some wear noted in nearside of steering rack...top suspension [front] mounts worn...

Pass 27 Jun 2011 145,012 miles

slight wear noted in steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2011 144,925 miles

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

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

general wear in steering rack....offside front brake rcords a lower effort than n/s/f

Pass 24 Jun 2010 140,029 miles

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

battery insecure

rear of van boarded out

slight play in both steering rack knucles

Fail 18 Jun 2010 139,941 miles

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

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

battery insecure

rear of van boarded out

slight play in both steering rack knucles

Pass 26 Jun 2009 136,450 miles

some wear noted to steering rack..nearside.. outer rear sill panels corroded ..not in prescribed areas.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 136,430 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some wear noted to steering rack..nearside.. outer rear sill panels corroded ..not in prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 132,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Jun 2007 127,800 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 127,633 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 115,804 miles

fuel cap is worn slightly

lower steering ,,uj,,is worn slightly

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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T497 RAA 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 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 T497 RAA, 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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T497 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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