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V167 PBD

1999 Suzuki Samurai

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,028 mi
Last recorded133,028 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 PBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 133,028 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 132,520 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 132,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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V167 PBD is a 1999 Suzuki Samurai in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V167 PBD, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V167 PBD registered?

V167 PBD is a 1999 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V167 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V167 PBD 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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