Official DVLA Record

1988 Suzuki SJ 413QB JA Samurai 1.3L Petrol · F912 HBM

F912 HBM

1988 Suzuki SJ 413QB JA Samurai (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1988. Recorded mileage 84,054 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI SJ 413QB JA SAMURAI
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/07/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
84,054 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/07/2024
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1324cc

F912 HBM Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2023
  • 84,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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F912 HBM Mileage History

  1. 17/01/200880,098 mi
  2. 18/01/200880,104 mi+6 mi
  3. 22/01/201082,180 mi+2,076 mi
  4. 07/01/201182,284 mi+104 mi
  5. 11/02/201282,471 mi+187 mi
  6. 04/11/201482,879 mi+408 mi
  7. 06/11/201482,889 mi+10 mi
  8. 08/10/201583,628 mi+739 mi
  9. 16/10/201583,637 mi+9 mi
  10. 17/10/201683,936 mi+299 mi
  11. 24/10/201783,988 mi+52 mi
  12. 01/11/201884,038 mi+50 mi
  13. 25/10/201984,047 mi+9 mi
  14. 24/07/202384,054 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 255 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

F912 HBM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Suzuki Sj 413Qb Ja Samurai (F912 HBM) between January 2008 and July 2023.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.

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