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J732 RJO

1992 Suzuki Samurai

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,805 mi
Last recorded71,805 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Samurai68,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ732 RJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,805 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Several pipes underneath (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,606 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Most pipes underneath (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Underneath (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 69,581 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Underneath (4.11 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Most pipes underneath (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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J732 RJO is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai in Red 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 J732 RJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J732 RJO registered?

J732 RJO is a 1992 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 10 May 1992.

Is J732 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J732 RJO 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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