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W397 CFV

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,019 mi
Last recorded73,019 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 CFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,019 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

exaust corroded

front brake discs worn

spare tyre worn

Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,019 miles

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

2 front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

exaust corroded

front brake discs worn

spare tyre worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,806 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,619 miles

both rear tyres low and badling on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust section heavily corroding

wear front brake disc's

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,124 miles

exaust coroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,073 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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W397 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W397 CFV, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W397 CFV registered?

W397 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W397 CFV safe to buy?

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