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F491 VBX

1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai73,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 VBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,044 miles

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 1,210 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,782 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 72,780 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,780 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 71,804 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 71,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 69,910 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 69,910 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 May 2012 68,187 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,839 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 60,839 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F491 VBX is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 F491 VBX, 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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F491 VBX is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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