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E161 CTU

1988 Suzuki Samurai

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,334 mi
Last recorded54,334 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 CTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,334 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind when rotated by hand

Rear slight corrosion nearside and offside inner wheel arches

horn tone deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,102 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 53,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,065 miles

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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E161 CTU is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E161 CTU, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E161 CTU?

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What year was E161 CTU registered?

E161 CTU is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E161 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 CTU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E161 CTU have outstanding finance?

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