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H778 FGV

1991 Suzuki Samurai

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,741 mi
Last recorded99,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Samurai97,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH778 FGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 99,741 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 98,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r floor holed outside perscribed area

o/s/f inner sill holed outside perscribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2006 98,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

hole in offside front wheel arch

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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H778 FGV is a 1991 Suzuki Samurai in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 97,318 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 Samurai fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H778 FGV, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H778 FGV registered?

H778 FGV is a 1991 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 25 March 1991.

Is H778 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H778 FGV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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