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K164 GEW

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,636 mi
Last recorded25,636 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 GEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 25,636 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front play in rack joints

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2015 25,636 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front play in rack joints

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 12,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,756 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,432 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 8,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 2,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,572 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 87,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,620 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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K164 GEW is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K164 GEW, 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 K164 GEW registered?

K164 GEW is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K164 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K164 GEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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