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D97 OKJ

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,612 mi
Last recorded72,612 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 OKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 72,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 43,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

steel fuel pipes rusty

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,309 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear steel brake pipe rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2009 34,309 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear steel brake pipe rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,134 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s body corroded by side window

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

wind screen scuttle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2008 25,134 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

temp fuel cap fitted

wind screen scuttle corroded

o/s body corroded by side window

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,311 miles

body condition poor

Fail 1 Aug 2007 19,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,873 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 13,847 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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D97 OKJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D97 OKJ, 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 D97 OKJ registered?

D97 OKJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 11 March 1987.

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