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F143 DTH

1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,066 mi
Last recorded96,066 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai70,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 DTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 96,066 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 96,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear drums slightly oval

engine oil leak

o/s/r inner wheel arch/body mount corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 82,097 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
2,554
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
wheel bearing has excessive play 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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F143 DTH is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 70,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F143 DTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F143 DTH registered?

F143 DTH is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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