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E147 FCU

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,105 mi
Last recorded65,105 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE147 FCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 65,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,690 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 61,690 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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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E147 FCU is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E147 FCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E147 FCU registered?

E147 FCU is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E147 FCU safe to buy?

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