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OO 3970

1988 Suzuki Samurai

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 3970
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,440 miles

Oil leak both front hubs

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,428 miles

oil leak on front hubs

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,185 miles

slight oil leak on offside and nearside front hubs and steering box

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,933 miles

honeycomb background on number plates

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,971 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,060 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,792 miles

slight leak on front hubs

slight leak on steering box

Fail 16 Dec 2010 80,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight leak on front hubs

slight leak on steering box

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,937 miles

corrosion on rear wheel arches/covers fitted

slight leak on nearside front hub

slight leak on steering box

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,551 miles

Nearside front hub is starting to leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,502 miles

Vehicle only passed h.c. emission test by increase of natural idle speed, (h.c. at idle was over 2000 p.p.m.)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering shock absorber o/s bush becoming worn.

Pass 8 Sep 2005 69,691 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OO 3970 is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OO 3970, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OO 3970 registered?

OO 3970 is a 1988 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is OO 3970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 3970 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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