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L567 YCV

1993 Suzuki Samurai

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,296 mi
Last recorded133,296 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Samurai77,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL567 YCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 130,121 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 130,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet rusty at front (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,052 miles

Front discs corroded

Oil leak from rear diff.

surface corrosion throughout underside.

Fail 15 Nov 2014 120,051 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Oil leak from rear diff.

surface corrosion throughout underside.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 109,023 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2008 104,261 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

imbalance of 60% between rear brakes,offside rear brake reading lower than nearside

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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L567 YCV is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L567 YCV, 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 L567 YCV registered?

L567 YCV is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L567 YCV safe to buy?

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