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L848 CUH

1993 Suzuki Samurai

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,328 mi
Last recorded104,328 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Samurai77,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 CUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 104,328 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,220 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 104,215 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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L848 CUH is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L848 CUH, 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 L848 CUH registered?

L848 CUH is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 15 August 1993.

Is L848 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L848 CUH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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