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E212 LBK

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,502 mi
Last recorded18,502 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 LBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2016 18,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking compensator (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering linkage inappropriately modified drag link bent (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 16,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in side wall, not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,496 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 14,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 98,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 89,032 miles

Both front inner archs corroded holed(not in area)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,961 miles

Both front and rear inner archs surface rust.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,837 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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E212 LBK is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E212 LBK, 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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E212 LBK is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 2 February 1988.

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