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K646 SCW

1992 Suzuki Samurai

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Samurai68,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK646 SCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 89,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,254 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,238 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,742 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 87,742 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,477 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 83,416 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

signs of fuel leak from fuel tank, not leaking at time of test

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 77,191 miles

corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,159 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

o/s outer hand brake cable broken

Fail 5 Jul 2008 67,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear side light requires attention.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,778 miles

all brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear side light requires attention.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,725 miles

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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K646 SCW is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 68,105 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 K646 SCW, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K646 SCW is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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