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F204 HFC

1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,500 mi
Last recorded64,500 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai64,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 HFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413V Jx Samurai
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,500 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

front brake calipers corroded

perishing to nsf tyre

vehicle has been stood

Pass 5 Dec 2015 64,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 63,495 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight perrishing in all four tyres.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,031 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 62,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,049 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight perrishing in both front tyres.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,416 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking in between the treads.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 60,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,916 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 60,143 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 59,419 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,643 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 57,599 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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F204 HFC is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F204 HFC, 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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F204 HFC is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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