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T973 RFW

1999 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

91,248 mi
Last recorded91,248 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Carry71,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT973 RFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,248 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre INNER WALL ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,005 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 83,863 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 83,862 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILL BACKS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,864 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,734 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,734 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,262 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 68,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S UNDERSILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,653 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 63,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,600 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 58,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

holes and corrosion to o/s inner sill

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,904 miles

holes and corrosion to o/s inner sill

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,959 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,276 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,247 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,194 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 55,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,301 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 53,301 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,343 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,343 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside front inner whell arch corroded but not deemed to be weakend

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,667 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,667 miles

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

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

slight play in both front strut top mounts when suspension hanging free

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,131 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 39,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T973 RFW is a 1999 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 T973 RFW, 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 T973 RFW registered?

T973 RFW is a 1999 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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