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L585 FEL

1993 Suzuki Samurai

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,449 mi
Last recorded51,449 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Samurai77,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 FEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,449 miles

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

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2008 51,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Samurai?

Based on 735 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,412
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 27
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L585 FEL is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,912 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 Samurai fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L585 FEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Samurai typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L585 FEL registered?

L585 FEL is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L585 FEL safe to buy?

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