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M549 VCT

1994 Suzuki Samurai

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,407 mi
Last recorded83,407 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 VCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 83,407 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 83,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,156 miles

ALL tyre valves are cracked and perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Earth wire is loose near to battery also (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Reg light out

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 83,156 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL tyre valves are cracked and perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Earth wire is loose near to battery also (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Reg light out

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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M549 VCT is a 1994 Suzuki Samurai in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M549 VCT, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M549 VCT is a 1994 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 15 November 1994.

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