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F970 BKP

1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,344 mi
Last recorded20,344 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai64,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 BKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413V Jx Samurai
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,344 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

the steering box has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,411 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

start of corrosion all inner wheelarches and fibre glass in front arches

Fail 3 Mar 2007 14,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrotion around arches

fuel tank damage but not leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2007 14,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body around wheel arches corroded behind plastic covers

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

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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F970 BKP is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F970 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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F970 BKP is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 413V Jx Samurai, first registered on 4 August 1988.

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