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Y638 XAV

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 XAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,687 miles

Body badly corroded

Both sills heavily corroded not deemed prescribed areas

Most brake pipes corroded not deemed excessive

Fail 10 Nov 2015 130,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Body badly corroded

Both sills heavily corroded not deemed prescribed areas

Most brake pipes corroded not deemed excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2014 128,186 miles

Exessive corrosion to body and chassis but not deemed presribed areas

N/S/Rear light damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2014 128,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exessive corrosion to body and chassis but not deemed presribed areas

N/S/Rear light damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2013 124,722 miles

General corrosion to body

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 124,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to body

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 118,770 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 118,770 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 114,779 miles

General corrosion around prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,779 miles

General corrosion around prescribed areas

Pass 21 May 2010 107,733 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 107,733 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,693 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,667 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 94,812 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,621 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front grill section missing and parts insecure

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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Y638 XAV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y638 XAV, 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 Y638 XAV registered?

Y638 XAV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y638 XAV safe to buy?

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