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K317 WPL

1993 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,441 mi
Last recorded79,441 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK317 WPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside front wing holed ;

play in steering box ;

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,722 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 73,678 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight exhaust blow manifold ;

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,050 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four jacking points slightly corroded

both sides front brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 67,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four jacking points slightly corroded

both sides front brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s washer not working

unable to check rear seat beltscorrectly due to rear seat not fitted

wear steering box drop arm

Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,538 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 61,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside washer not working

wear steering box drop arm

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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K317 WPL is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K317 WPL, 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 K317 WPL registered?

K317 WPL is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is K317 WPL safe to buy?

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