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D254 BFP

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,277 mi
Last recorded77,277 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD254 BFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,277 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 77,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 77,256 miles

under sealed

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

oil present on osr hub

steering arms modified, underneath painted so visibility difficult.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,785 miles

engine mounts not located correctly and bolts missing each side but secure

flexible goodridge style hose on offside front and standard hose on nearside front brakes

oil present osr hub

rear flexible brake hose not bracketed to rear axle but doesn't seem likely to fail

steering arms look like they may have been modified/strengthened for off road use very thickly painted everywhere underneath making inspection difficult

Fail 27 Feb 2019 74,777 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation has become detached in transmission tunnel (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not secure just hanging (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side neither side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Lower column bush worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear flexible brake hose not secure to axle

engine mounts not located correctly and bolt missing each side

not sure if steering arm has been modified all painted thickly

oil present around osr hub

pipes painted and all underbody

Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,479 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 50,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 503,014 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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D254 BFP is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 54,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D254 BFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D254 BFP is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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