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X649 LBJ

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,486 mi
Last recorded137,486 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX649 LBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 137,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,548 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 132,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 128,102 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2023 128,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,389 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,838 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount inside vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 91,783 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Aug 2015 91,779 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,802 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 45,021 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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X649 LBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X649 LBJ, 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 X649 LBJ registered?

X649 LBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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