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F968 BKP

1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,910 mi
Last recorded71,910 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai64,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF968 BKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413V Jx Samurai
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 71,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,050 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 70,943 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,055 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 70,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front service brake lagging in operation compared to nearside front. (not excessive)

Pass 24 Oct 2022 69,441 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 69,441 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,560 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also slow releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 68,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also slow releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 68,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush slight play offside & nearside front leaf spring upper shackle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush slight wear nearside front leaf spring rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight wear nearside rear leaf spring rear upper shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,249 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,114 miles

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

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

play in front propshaft u.j. joint

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,057 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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F968 BKP 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 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F968 BKP, 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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F968 BKP is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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