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E112 HBY

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,911 mi
Last recorded56,911 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE112 HBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,911 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Numerous body support fixings to chassis not fitted, but body was secure at time of test.

Oil leaks from various components.

Seat belts are awkward to disengage under load.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion in various places.

Numerous body support fixings to chassis not fitted, but body was secure at time of test.

Oil leaks from various components.

Seat belts are awkward to disengage under load.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,342 miles

Corrosion in various places.

N/s headlamp beam image is starting to deteriorate.

O/s front tyre is perishing.

One driveshaft flange nut on each rear wheel is loose.

Some play in steering.

Springs are showing signs of wear.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,338 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Corrosion in various places.

N/s headlamp beam image is starting to deteriorate.

O/s front tyre is perishing.

One driveshaft flange nut on each rear wheel is loose.

Some play in steering.

Springs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,716 miles

Corrosion in various places, a lot of which is excessive but outside the area covered by the mot.

Headlamps are deteriorating, affecting beam image clarity & intensity & are only just acceptable.

N/s seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on engine.

Patches used to repair corroded areas must extend until they reach an area that is good enough to weld to.

Play in steering, felt at wheel.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,687 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Corrosion in various places, a lot of which is excessive but outside the area covered by the mot.

Headlamps are deteriorating, affecting beam image clarity & intensity & are only just acceptable.

Long travel on footbrake.

N/s seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

O/s rear footbrake works a bit quicker than n/s

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on engine.

Patches used to repair corroded areas must extend until they reach an area that is good enough to weld to.

Play in steering, felt at wheel.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,320 miles

Front headlamps are starting to deteriorate & affect beam image clarity & intensity.

Long travel on footbrake.

Lower steering column flexible joint is deteriorating.

Metal brake pipes going to & at rear are corroding.

N/s seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

O/s leaf springs are showing signs of wear.

Oil on engine/gearbox/axle

Various spring bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,318 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front headlamps are starting to deteriorate & affect beam image clarity & intensity.

Long travel on footbrake.

Lower steering column flexible joint is deteriorating.

Metal brake pipes going to & at rear are corroding.

N/s seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

O/s leaf springs are showing signs of wear.

Oil on engine/gearbox/axle

Various spring bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,129 miles

Exhaust is leaking in various places.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front tyre is perishing.

O/s rear and both front springs are showing signs of wear.

O/s rear footbrake works a little better than n/s.

Some play in steering.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust is leaking in various places.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front tyre is perishing.

O/s rear and both front springs are showing signs of wear.

O/s rear footbrake works a little better than n/s.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Some play in steering.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,144 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 53,143 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 52,240 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 52,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,343 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 50,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,526 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 47,525 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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E112 HBY is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 60,728 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 E112 HBY, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E112 HBY is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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