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F453 GHR

1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

61,210 mi
Last recorded61,210 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai64,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 GHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413V Jx Samurai
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2006 61,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 56,910 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 56,908 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai?

Based on 383 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
1,749
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
position lamp(s) not working 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
fog lamp not working 16
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F453 GHR is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 64,304 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 413V Jx Samurai fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F453 GHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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F453 GHR is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai, first registered on 4 November 1988.

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