MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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