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J255 UPY

1992 Suzuki Samurai

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,105 mi
Last recorded68,105 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Samurai68,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 UPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,105 miles

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,665 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 66,665 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,118 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 66,114 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 65,233 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 65,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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J255 UPY is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J255 UPY, 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 J255 UPY registered?

J255 UPY is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 23 January 1992.

Is J255 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 UPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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