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K265 GHJ

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

32,360 mi
Last recorded32,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK265 GHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,085 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 23,085 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 29 May 2010 23,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 15,367 miles

front pads low...

n/s/f cv boot...

wipers weak clearing...

Fail 20 May 2008 10,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 10,322 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 10,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 97,979 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 97,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K265 GHJ is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K265 GHJ, 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 K265 GHJ registered?

K265 GHJ is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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