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F87 JAM

1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

918,081 mi
Last recorded918,081 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai70,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF87 JAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 918,081 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 91,788 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 86,333 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 86,333 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 86,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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F87 JAM is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Red 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 F87 JAM, 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 F87 JAM registered?

F87 JAM is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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