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K266 GHJ

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,615 mi
Last recorded89,615 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK266 GHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,615 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 89,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 89,568 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 89,568 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 87,619 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 87,609 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

265/15 road wheels 195/15 spare

battery loose in holder

both front wiper blades loose on arms

ext. system starting to rust in places

general oil leaks around engine area

general play in steering linkage

general wear on front discs

lower part of bull bar fitted

metal fuel pipes rusting in places

n/s/r hand brake cable retaining rubber split

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f seat covering wearing

steering wheel covering loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,264 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 84,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,058 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,337 miles

excessive oil leak from rear differential.

n/s sun visor can not be stowed in up possition.

Fail 28 Sep 2007 65,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

excessive oil leak from rear differential.

n/s sun visor can not be stowed in up possition.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,882 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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K266 GHJ is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K266 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 K266 GHJ registered?

K266 GHJ is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K266 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K266 GHJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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