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F417 DEW

1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai70,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF417 DEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2009 74,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

play in steering shaft bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,593 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 70,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,460 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 67,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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F417 DEW is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 70,593 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 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 F417 DEW, 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 37 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 F417 DEW registered?

F417 DEW is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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