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OIB 3904

1990 Suzuki Samurai

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,437 mi
Last recorded114,437 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIB 3904
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 114,437 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 114,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 101,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate insecure

imabalance front and rear brakes

nearside rear brake binding

non standard wheel fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 101,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate insecure

imabalance front and rear brakes

nearside rear brake binding

non standard wheel fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2008 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

handbrake travel long

imbalance rear brakes

nearside wiper poor

non standard wheels, number plate lamp and number plates fitted

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

handbrake travel long

imbalance rear brakes

nearside wiper poor

non standard wheels, number plate lamp and number plates fitted

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,723 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 91,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,106 miles

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

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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OIB 3904 is a 1990 Suzuki Samurai in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OIB 3904, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIB 3904 is a 1990 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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