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F295 VVC

1988 Suzuki Samurai

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,895 mi
Last recorded188,895 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 VVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2008 188,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 188,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 176,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 173,312 miles

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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F295 VVC is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F295 VVC, 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 F295 VVC registered?

F295 VVC is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F295 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F295 VVC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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