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Y789 ARL

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,332 mi
Last recorded119,332 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 ARL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 119,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 112,295 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 112,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,935 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 100,935 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 92,902 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,596 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 84,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 76,819 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 76,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,050 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Front brake pads worn

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

Spare wheel tyre worn out

Two bulbs in high level brake light not working

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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Y789 ARL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y789 ARL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y789 ARL registered?

Y789 ARL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y789 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y789 ARL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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