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E189 GVJ

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,240 mi
Last recorded66,240 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 GVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,240 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,350 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Swivel ball seal slight leaking (both)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 15 Dec 2018 54,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Swivel ball seal slight leaking (both)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 691,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 68,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,507 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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E189 GVJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E189 GVJ, 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 E189 GVJ registered?

E189 GVJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E189 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E189 GVJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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