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K297 GFS

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,083 mi
Last recorded80,083 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 GFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 80,083 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre poor

Pass 22 Dec 2010 75,860 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside door handle broken at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,317 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 70,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear and offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,873 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 57,872 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,439 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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K297 GFS is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K297 GFS, 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 K297 GFS registered?

K297 GFS is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K297 GFS safe to buy?

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