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E729 XKR

1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,001 mi
Last recorded44,001 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai73,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE729 XKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,001 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front hubs corroding & leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 44,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

big wheels fitted at time of test

osf nsf indicators and sidelight cable tied on

osf seatbelt poor condition

osr number plate light dim

passengers seat loose

poor welding repairs to nsf inner sill

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,512 miles

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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E729 XKR is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 73,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E729 XKR, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E729 XKR registered?

E729 XKR is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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