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J608 BWB

1992 Suzuki Samurai

Orange Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,706 mi
Last recorded55,706 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Samurai68,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 BWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 55,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,590 miles

under sealed underneath

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavily modified for off road use

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,824 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear leaf spring swinging shackles have slight play in bushes

Pass 11 May 2012 555,579 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 55,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,715 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper box's worn,wipers slow

Fail 5 Jan 2010 52,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,859 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,286 miles

clutch pedel insecure

front suspension rebound rubbers adrift

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split

some corrosion on n/s rear underbody

some rusting on all steel brake pipes

How Reliable is the Suzuki Samurai?

Based on 735 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,412
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 27
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J608 BWB is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai in Orange with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 68,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Samurai fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J608 BWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Samurai typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J608 BWB is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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