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E149 AGN

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,525 mi
Last recorded82,525 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 AGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by seat belt area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by seat belt area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by seat belt area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear valve undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,798 miles

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2021 79,783 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,384 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,358 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 74,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,377 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,550 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 69,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,504 miles

both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding at rear

both rear shocker bodies corroding

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

screen wash poor

Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding at rear

both rear shocker bodies corroding

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

screen wash poor

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,212 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split.

N/s washer jet blocked.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear suspension spring rear shackle bushes starting to split and perish.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,368 miles

main beam warning light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2008 62,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

main beam warning light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,779 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 59,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,685 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 56,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake pipes from valve to hoses corroding

corrosion starting to both rear closing panels and nearside front inner wheel arch panel

exhaust system corroding

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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E149 AGN is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E149 AGN, 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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What year was E149 AGN registered?

E149 AGN is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 28 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E149 AGN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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