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E154 XKE

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE154 XKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 76,593 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both front floors corroded

both rear floors and outer rear quarters corroded

offside front seat belt showing signs of fraying

various areas of under vehicle body badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 75,913 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 75,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 75,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 75,609 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 75,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 May 2006 75,336 miles

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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E154 XKE is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E154 XKE, 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 E154 XKE registered?

E154 XKE is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E154 XKE safe to buy?

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