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J373 HAS

1992 Suzuki Samurai

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,543 mi
Last recorded28,543 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Samurai68,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 HAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,543 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 28,470 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

transfer box front mounting brocken

Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,264 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 27,264 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2014 27,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 27,106 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,459 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,032 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 25,539 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 25,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 25,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,945 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 22,945 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,018 miles

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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J373 HAS is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J373 HAS, 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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J373 HAS is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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