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G355 BAF

1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

9,043 mi
Last recorded9,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai70,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 BAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008 9,043 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 May 2008 9,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front hub seals leaking slightly.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise slight interactin between hazards and sidelamps

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perrished

rear handbrake cable is slightly worn

steering has slight freeplay

Pass 18 May 2007 8,079 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 8,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 6,077 miles

Both front drive swivels leaking.

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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G355 BAF 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 G355 BAF, 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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G355 BAF is a 1989 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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