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E737 TUH

1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai

Orange Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,111 mi
Last recorded7,111 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai64,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE737 TUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413V Jx Samurai
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 7,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 7,111 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 7,111 miles

all tyres have cracks

nearside front and offside front brake pipe corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 7,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported inside (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper deteriorated (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on recheck wiper (8.2.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

all tyres have cracks

nearside front and offside front brake pipe corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,317 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play On limit (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 41,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play On limit (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,853 miles

low effort n/s/r h/brake

low effort n/s/r service brake

Fail 31 Mar 2014 3,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

low effort n/s/r h/brake

Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight travel on handbrake,OK at time of test.

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 99,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight travel on handbrake,OK at time of test.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 98,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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E737 TUH is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai in Orange with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E737 TUH, 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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E737 TUH is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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