MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Braking system leaking Calliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
no rear seats fitted at time off test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
== exhaust system noisey + no guard fitted to exterier pipe {could be dangerous to passers bye } ===
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
----- ++++ exhaust system mounted on near side front "a" post has no guard and could be considered dangerous ++++ -------
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?
Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E153 RLJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 E153 RLJ, 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 E153 RLJ registered?
E153 RLJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 July 1988.
Is E153 RLJ safe to buy?
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