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E220 GBJ

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

41,504 mi
Last recorded41,504 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE220 GBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,183 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,165 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,652 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 26,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 15,052 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVELS CORRODED AND SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GENERAL CORROSION AROUND WHEEL ARCHES

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM SLIGHTLY LOW

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

STEEL BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE CORRODED

Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,052 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVELS CORRODED AND SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GENERAL CORROSION AROUND WHEEL ARCHES

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM SLIGHTLY LOW

STEEL BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE CORRODED

Pass 1 Aug 2009 10,403 miles

Slight corrosion rear of offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 31 Jul 2009 10,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion rear of offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Jul 2009 10,269 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,785 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 4,878 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 155 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 152 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E220 GBJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 E220 GBJ, 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 E220 GBJ registered?

E220 GBJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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