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F500 KNJ

1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,132 mi
Last recorded32,132 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai64,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 KNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413V Jx Samurai
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,132 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

offside front wing/arch verypoor

Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

offside front wing/arch verypoor

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,036 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,942 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 21,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 166,791 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 166,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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F500 KNJ is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F500 KNJ, 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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What year was F500 KNJ registered?

F500 KNJ is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F500 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F500 KNJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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