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D318 EWS

1986 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

79,946 mi
Last recorded79,946 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41356,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 EWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 79,946 miles

Offside Rear Bar behind no. Plate fixing bar fractured Fuel tank mountings not affected

Rear Door handle rear door modification

Pass 29 Feb 2020 72,642 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 72,639 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,571 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 68,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 62,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 62,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,400 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 59,312 miles

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion DOOR (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 51,195 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 51,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 46,411 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 46,410 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,494 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 38,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 29,627 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,133 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 21,132 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 13,767 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 13,767 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 9,600 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 9,600 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D318 EWS is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 56,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D318 EWS, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D318 EWS registered?

D318 EWS is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 22 September 1986.

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