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Y238 EAL

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,931 mi
Last recorded86,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 EAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,931 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,290 miles

under body and suspension components coated in sealant

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,841 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 77,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,861 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 72,845 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,313 miles

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

steering column lower uj has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,877 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper slightly torn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,552 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,203 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,200 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,829 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,819 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust snapped at cat and has minor leak of gases

Fail 25 Aug 2011 70,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

nsf brake application slightly uneven

nsf brake binding slightly

spare tyre pressure seems low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,428 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

nsf brake application slightly uneven

nsf brake binding slightly

spare tyre pressure seems low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,264 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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Y238 EAL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y238 EAL, 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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What year was Y238 EAL registered?

Y238 EAL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y238 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 EAL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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