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D27 FAT

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,740 mi
Last recorded84,740 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 FAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 84,740 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large corrosion hole on top of rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 84,712 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to high tick over speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

halo marks on screen

Pass 11 May 2023 84,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 84,386 miles

Both front tyres badly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal brake pipes covered in grease

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 81,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,399 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,708 miles

oil leak

rear brakes slight binding

tailgate handle slight damage

floors, rear chassis and rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

front exhaust starting to rust/ slight leak and rear exhaust rusty/ repaired

front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

front suspension coil springs rusty and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front/ rear tyres starting to crack/ perish and nearside front tyre sidewall small cuts

handbrake travel slightly long and performance slightly low

metal brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust and metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,507 miles

floors, rear chassis and rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

front exhaust starting to rust/ slight leak and rear exhaust rusty/ repaired

front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

front suspension coil springs rusty and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front/ rear tyres starting to crack/ perish and nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

handbrake travel slightly long and performance slightly low

metal brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust and metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

oil leak

tailgate handle slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,253 miles

battery insecure

both front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

floors, rear chassis and rear inner arches starting to rust

front and rear tyres starting to perish

front exhaust starting to rust

front suspension coil springs rusty

handbrake travel slightly long and performance slightly low

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight water leak

tailgate handle slight damage

Pass 27 Mar 2010 75,342 miles

battery insecure

both front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

check front inner brake pads

floors starting to rust

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

oil leak

tailgate handle slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2009 74,252 miles

battery insecure

both front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

floors starting to rust

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

metal brake unions starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

oil leak

tailgate handle slight damage

Pass 29 Mar 2008 72,724 miles

battery insecure

both front wheel bearings slight play

floors starting to rust

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

nearside rear seatback slight movement

oil leak

tailgate handle damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,942 miles

both front coil springs starting to rust

both front shock absorbers slight movement

both front wheel bearings slight play

fanbelt noisey

handbrake performance slightly low

metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear seat slight movement

oil leak

rear floors/ rear boot floor starting to rust

Pass 1 Apr 2006 67,863 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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D27 FAT is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 54,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D27 FAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D27 FAT registered?

D27 FAT is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is D27 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D27 FAT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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