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R775 WAW

1997 Suzuki Samurai

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 WAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,202 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 83,202 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,493 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,491 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter and tank to filter metal fuel pipe rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox and front differential

Fail 24 Feb 2012 94,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

fuel filter and tank to filter metal fuel pipe rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox and front differential

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,746 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,857 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 61,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R775 WAW is a 1997 Suzuki Samurai in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R775 WAW, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R775 WAW is a 1997 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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