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W397 LPY

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,187 mi
Last recorded70,187 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,187 miles

Osr and nsr tyre walls splitting

Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,269 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nsr tyre cracking

sterring joint has slight free play

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,269 miles

nsr tyre cracking

sterring joint has slight free play

Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,657 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,373 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 51,025 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,256 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 47,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,506 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,802 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 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W397 LPY registered?

W397 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W397 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 LPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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