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G438 BFX

1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,107 mi
Last recorded17,107 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai70,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 BFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,107 miles

extensive welded/undersealed repairsto underside of vehicle

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

rear inner wheel arches and floor pan are corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2009 17,107 miles

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

extensive welded/undersealed repairsto underside of vehicle

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

rear inner wheel arches and floor pan are corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,691 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 15,643 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 11,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,206 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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G438 BFX is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G438 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G438 BFX registered?

G438 BFX is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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