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W246 RNP

2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai56,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 RNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,846 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 87,843 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 on rear limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 86,764 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Axle swivel joint seal slight leak

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,368 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 85,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,235 miles

both brake pipes on rear axle slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

other vacuum pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded across the axle

vacuum pipe to the hub corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 77,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

other vacuum pipes corroded

slight oil leak

vacuum pipe to the hub corroded and broken

Pass 17 May 2016 75,332 miles

Battery not bolted down but unlikely to come out under normal use

Brake pipes across rear axle rusty

Headlight lenses in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable

vacuum pipes to front hubs rusty

Pass 13 May 2015 66,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,324 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 60,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,764 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 May 2011 56,764 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,133 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,817 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 29,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perrished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perrished on outer sidewall

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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W246 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 56,020 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 W246 RNP, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W246 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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