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F486 SJX

1988 Suzuki Samurai

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,476 mi
Last recorded2,476 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 SJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,476 miles

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

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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F486 SJX is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F486 SJX, 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 F486 SJX registered?

F486 SJX is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 3 November 1988.

Is F486 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F486 SJX shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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