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K285 BNY

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,296 mi
Last recorded6,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 BNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 6,296 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 6,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 3,363 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 3,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,128 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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K285 BNY is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K285 BNY, 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 K285 BNY registered?

K285 BNY is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 June 1993.

Is K285 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K285 BNY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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