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E187 MJT

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,819 mi
Last recorded21,819 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE187 MJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 21,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 19,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,727 miles

Body has slight corrosion vehicle corroded all over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,471 miles

Nearside Rear badly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2015 18,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear badly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 18,234 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 18,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front and n/s rear tyres are cracked in the tread pattern bot cord is not visible

Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,108 miles

n/s and o/s front and n/s rear tyres are cracked in the tread pattern bot cord is not visible

Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,880 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 17,880 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,403 miles

Battery insecure

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Apr 2010 17,403 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,336 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 15,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E187 MJT is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 54,783 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 E187 MJT, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E187 MJT registered?

E187 MJT is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E187 MJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E187 MJT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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