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E138 HPG

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,537 mi
Last recorded93,537 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 HPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,537 miles

Front anti roll bar not fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front play in axle swivel joint

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

previous repairs corroding

slight free play in steering

Fail 20 Aug 2021 93,536 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working operates full beam lights (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar not fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front play in axle swivel joint

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

previous repairs corroding

slight free play in steering

Pass 18 Feb 2020 92,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 92,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 92,625 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 92,621 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,658 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear arch corroded and nearside front wing

no rear seat or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,658 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear arch corroded and nearside front wing

no rear seat or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2012 77,930 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 69,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,511 miles

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

frount brake pads low

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,511 miles

frount brake pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2005 64,277 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 64,277 miles

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

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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E138 HPG is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E138 HPG, 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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E138 HPG is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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