What year Suzuki Sj 413qb Ja Samurai is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1988 Suzuki Sj 413qb Ja Samurai has the highest pass rate at 60.6%, out of 388 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Suzuki Sj 413qb Ja Samurai MOT failures?

The most common Suzuki Sj 413qb Ja Samurai MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Suzuki Sj 413qb Ja Samurai — Reliability by Year

935 vehicles · MOT data 1988–1989 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Suzuki Sj 413qb Ja Samurai was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1988

60.6% pass rate · 388 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1989

55.8% pass rate · 547 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1989	55.8%	67,990 mi	547
1988	60.6%	71,556 mi	388

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