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E289 XMJ

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,496 mi
Last recorded34,496 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 XMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2024 34,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2008 24,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 154,038 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 4,821 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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E289 XMJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E289 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E289 XMJ?

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What year was E289 XMJ registered?

E289 XMJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E289 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E289 XMJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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