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Y161 NLE

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 NLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,253 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,915 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody rusting

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,856 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,856 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,573 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,572 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,418 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in the nearside rack end

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,416 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in the nearside rack end

Pass 6 May 2010 46,835 miles

slight play in the nearside rack end

Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,827 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in the nearside rack end

Pass 13 May 2009 37,954 miles

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

handbrake travel

slight play in ns end of steering rack

Fail 7 May 2009 37,949 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel

slight play in ns end of steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,811 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,811 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y161 NLE is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 66,572 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 Y161 NLE, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y161 NLE is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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