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W556 WTH

2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,968 mi
Last recorded63,968 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai56,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 WTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,968 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath heavily under seald

Fail 7 Nov 2020 63,963 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both side inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath heavily under seald

Fail 28 Sep 2020 63,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired center and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill ceanter and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side rear upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front flexi hoses touching body

both front wing corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis/floor/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis/floor/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 May 2018 56,992 miles

Chassis heavily corroded in places

Fuel tank corroded

All brake back plates corroded

NS and OS inner and outer sill covers fitted

NSR and OSR bump stops missing

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2018 56,992 miles

All brake back plates corroded

Chassis heavily corroded in places

Fuel tank corroded

Headlamp aim too low NS and OS (1.8)

NS and OS inner and outer sill covers fitted

NSR and OSR bump stops missing

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 56,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,509 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,321 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,528 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,522 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear light unit has slight damage

sill covers fitted on vehicle

various areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear light unit has slight damage

sill covers fitted on vehicle

various areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

PAS pipe rusted

front and rear axle rusted

inner sills rusted

Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

PAS pipe rusted

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

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

front and rear axle rusted

inner sills rusted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front swivel hubs rusted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear axle beam rusted

Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,312 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front swivel hubs rusted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear axle beam rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,220 miles

both sides front swivel jionts corroded

n/s/r lense cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,220 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both sides front swivel jionts corroded

n/s/r lense cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 29,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 23,710 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

UNABLE TO PROPERLY CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,710 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

UNABLE TO PROPERLY CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

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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W556 WTH is a 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W556 WTH, 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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W556 WTH is a 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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