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F52 MTW

1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai73,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 MTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 82,427 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 82,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,979 miles

slight play steering damper

slight pull to one side brakes

Fail 4 Jan 2007 79,877 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic covers on outer sills unable to test

Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,774 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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F52 MTW is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F52 MTW, 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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What year was F52 MTW registered?

F52 MTW is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is F52 MTW safe to buy?

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