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D488 ORH

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,723 mi
Last recorded33,723 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD488 ORH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,723 miles

Nearside Rear body corner slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear body corner slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifiold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chassis end (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 33,572 miles

Brake performance not tested clutch failed during test (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking frt pipe off servo (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed engine bay (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested cambelt in unsatisfactory condition (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Steering column shaft repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chassis end (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

oil leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,000 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 32,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

o/s wiper worn

steering colum shaft fouling a engine mounting

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,985 miles

Battery insecure

rear bump stops missing

steering column shaft fouling engine mounting

Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,984 miles

Intermediate drop arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Intermediate drop arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

rear bump stops missing

steering column shaft fouling engine mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2006 32,237 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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D488 ORH is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D488 ORH, 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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What year was D488 ORH registered?

D488 ORH is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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