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W979 PVR

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 PVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under arch area and sill areas corrosion not holed

underbody/suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 75,129 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slight da,age

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front warning light on dash

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,475 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhuast and running rough (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front warning light on dash

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,086 miles

Central Rear slight blow on exhuast

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,505 miles

exhuast rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2019 73,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhuast rusty

Pass 14 May 2018 72,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All of system in poor condition also emissions at limit (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat in poor condition

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,243 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damaged and showing white light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,627 miles

osf wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 99,626 miles

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

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

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

osf wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,834 miles

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

nearside front tyre tracking out on inside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre tracking out on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,396 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,279 miles

rear silencer is starting to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside an d offside rear sills showin g sighns of corrosion

rear sile ncer is very rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2010 62,442 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside an d offside rear sills showin g sighns of corrosion

rear sile ncer is very rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,617 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust middle and rear section are very rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,271 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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W979 PVR is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W979 PVR, 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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W979 PVR is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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