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White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y238 EALMOT history

Y238 EAL is a white petrol Suzuki Carry first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
86,931 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Carry
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 EAL was last recorded at 86,931 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 8,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,290 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,641 miles
Average per year
1,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,931 miles
  • 2022 – 78,290 miles
  • 2021 – 72,861 miles
  • 2019 – 72,845 miles
  • 2018 – 72,313 miles
  • 2017 – 71,877 miles
  • 2016 – 71,675 miles
  • 2015 – 71,552 miles
  • 2014 – 71,481 miles
  • 2013 – 71,203 miles
  • 2012 – 70,829 miles
  • 2011 – 70,428 miles
  • 2010 – 70,411 miles
  • 2009 – 70,266 miles
  • 2008 – 69,900 miles
  • 2007 – 69,638 miles
  • 2006 – 69,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,931 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,931 miles (+8,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    613236385771
    • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed
  2. Pass78,290 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,290 miles
    Test number
    744316907614
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components coated in sealant
  3. Pass77,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    282742335167
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail77,841 miles (+4,980)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    950813907253
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play
  5. Pass72,861 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    829859568763
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass72,845 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    349698918463
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  7. Pass72,313 miles (+436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    771134296374
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column lower uj has slight play
  8. Pass71,877 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    472391371777
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
  9. Pass71,675 miles (+123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,675 miles
    Test number
    173318300833
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper slightly torn
  10. Pass71,552 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    885940145240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,481 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    597659634291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,203 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,203 miles
    Test number
    489265343208
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail71,200 miles (+371)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,200 miles
    Test number
    165320543256
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass70,829 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    589741842291
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  15. Fail70,819 miles (+391)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,819 miles
    Test number
    726007632218
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteExhaust snapped at cat and has minor leak of gases
  16. Fail70,428 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    746007431235
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings noisy
    • NoteNsf brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteNsf brake binding slightly
    • NoteSpare tyre pressure seems low
  17. Pass70,428 miles (+17)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    936837931265
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings noisy
    • NoteNsf brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteNsf brake binding slightly
    • NoteSpare tyre pressure seems low
  18. Pass70,411 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    100839230266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,266 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    563270049264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,900 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,900 miles
    Test number
    682901248242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,638 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    603346537267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,264 miles
    Test number
    462507036254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 EAL

Does Y238 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 EAL expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 EAL?
The MOT on Y238 EAL expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 EAL done?
Y238 EAL was recorded at 86,931 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
Has Y238 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 EAL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 EAL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y238 EAL find?
Y238 EAL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: chassis has been undersealed.

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