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E199 WAG

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE199 WAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,172 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,370 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 98,370 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,985 miles

heavily modified for off road use

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,945 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,934 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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E199 WAG is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E199 WAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E199 WAG?

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What year was E199 WAG registered?

E199 WAG is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E199 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E199 WAG shows 6 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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