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F355 LPJ

1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,114 mi
Last recorded75,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai73,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 LPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 leaf springs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 75,114 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,420 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside rear tyre cut in tread but unable to see cords at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2013 74,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside rear tyre cut in tread but unable to see cords at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,069 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,069 miles

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

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F355 LPJ is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 73,996 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 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 F355 LPJ, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F355 LPJ is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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