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E408 AKR

1988 Suzuki Samurai

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,324 mi
Last recorded36,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE408 AKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,947 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 33,947 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (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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E408 AKR is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E408 AKR, 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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What year was E408 AKR registered?

E408 AKR is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E408 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E408 AKR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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