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K287 WPJ

1993 Suzuki Samurai

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,616 mi
Last recorded81,616 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Samurai77,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 WPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 81,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All chassis/underside of body covered in surface corrosion

Front Outer Axle joints have slight weep

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 79,290 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 77,096 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 76,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 76,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 75,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,227 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 73,094 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 73,088 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 719,532 miles

slight play to steering.

towbar fitted to vehicle.

Pass 6 May 2008 70,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 69,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front to rear metal fuel lines starting to corrode

heavy corrosion to rear body mounts

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 31 May 2006 68,372 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 68,372 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

near side rear lense broken

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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K287 WPJ is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K287 WPJ, 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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K287 WPJ is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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