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K140 VJU

1993 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,073 mi
Last recorded24,073 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 VJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,073 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limits

Fail 1 Jul 2009 24,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake hose ferrels corroding

front bull bar loose on offside

front panel corroding

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear lense cluster loose

offside front road wheel protruding vehicle

offside rear lense cluster loose

Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,621 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 17,621 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,826 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 14,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,927 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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K140 VJU is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 63,655 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K140 VJU, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K140 VJU registered?

K140 VJU is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K140 VJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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