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K505 NNJ

1993 Suzuki Samurai

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,057 mi
Last recorded81,057 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Samurai77,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 NNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,057 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,955 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

rear tyres perishing and splitting

Fail 5 Dec 2008 79,955 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

rear tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2007 78,291 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s headlight lens broken

n/s/f floor pan corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

o/s/centre sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2007 78,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s headlight lens cracked

n/s/f floor pan corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

o/s/centre sill corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,694 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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K505 NNJ is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K505 NNJ, 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 K505 NNJ registered?

K505 NNJ is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 7 July 1993.

Is K505 NNJ safe to buy?

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