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J21 MLE

1992 Suzuki Samurai

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Samurai68,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 MLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 79,742 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2006 79,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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J21 MLE is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 68,105 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 J21 MLE, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J21 MLE registered?

J21 MLE is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 28 January 1992.

Is J21 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 MLE 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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