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W438 OSP

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,646 mi
Last recorded35,646 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 OSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,646 miles

Corrosion showing on rear and n/s/f brake pipe

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s and n/s front sills damaged

o/s and n/s inner sills under van rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2011 35,646 miles

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

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

Corrosion showing on rear and n/s/f brake pipe

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s and n/s front sills damaged

o/s and n/s inner sills under van rusty

Pass 11 May 2010 32,312 miles

o/s/f/sill damaged

Fail 10 May 2010 32,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f/sill damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,048 miles

o/s/r lamp lens broken but not showing white light

Fail 26 May 2009 29,048 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r lamp lens broken but not showing white light

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,760 miles

o/s/r lamp broken but not showing white light

Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r lamp broken but not showing white light

Pass 24 May 2007 23,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 May 2007 23,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 21,077 miles

155 R13 Nearside front tyre very near legal limit

Exaust corroded at catalyst

Rear number plate deteriorating

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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W438 OSP is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W438 OSP, 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 W438 OSP registered?

W438 OSP is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W438 OSP safe to buy?

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