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G424 BFX

1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

White Diesel 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,751 mi
Last recorded86,751 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai70,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 BFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,751 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 86,740 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

front seats fitted with harnness /no rear seats fitted

fuel tank fitted inside vechile

slight play in steering box

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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G424 BFX is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in White with a 1,324cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 70,593 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 G424 BFX, 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 37 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 G424 BFX registered?

G424 BFX is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G424 BFX safe to buy?

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