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X231 HLF

2000 Suzuki Carry

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

64,733 mi
Last recorded64,733 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 HLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,733 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

damage to N/S/R vehicle body

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2014 61,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

damage to N/S/R vehicle body

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,215 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack bush

small engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 59,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack bush

small engine oil leak

small gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,442 miles

clutch pedal not fitted corectly

Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,436 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal not fitted corectly

exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,423 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer corroded,nsf tyre 2mm and worn on edge,sills started to corrode,

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,894 miles

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

advise underside of van rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,024 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 52,018 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,632 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,407 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 41,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,240 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 34,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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X231 HLF is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X231 HLF, 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 X231 HLF registered?

X231 HLF is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X231 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X231 HLF shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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