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K278 NBP

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 NBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2007 86,545 miles

1) tyres 265 50 15 2) nail in o/s rear tyre tread 3) slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Jan 2007 86,545 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

1) tyres 265 50 15 2) nail in o/s rear tyre tread 3) slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,403 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 81,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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K278 NBP is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K278 NBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K278 NBP registered?

K278 NBP is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K278 NBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K278 NBP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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