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E540 EDV

1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,015 mi
Last recorded4,015 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai64,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 EDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413V Jx Samurai
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,015 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 4,031 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Fail 29 May 2007 4,008 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 331 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai?

Based on 383 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
1,749
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
position lamp(s) not working 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
fog lamp not working 16
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E540 EDV is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 64,304 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 413V Jx Samurai fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E540 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E540 EDV registered?

E540 EDV is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E540 EDV safe to buy?

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