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E288 XWB

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,563 mi
Last recorded1,563 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE288 XWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2010 1,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank fitted inside vehicle

only drivers seat fitted to vehicle

vehicle has been heavily modified

Pass 14 Jan 2010 1,563 miles

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

fuel tank fitted inside vehicle

only drivers seat fitted to vehicle

vehicle has been heavily modified

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,531 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 97,813 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 97,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,234 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 90,626 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 90,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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E288 XWB is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E288 XWB, 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 E288 XWB registered?

E288 XWB is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E288 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E288 XWB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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