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E371 UCL

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,103 mi
Last recorded20,103 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 UCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 20,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 20,103 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed beneath steering UJ (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Fouled by steering UJ (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 13,517 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside rear floor holed throgh corrosion but not with a prescibed area

nearside rear seat and seat belts removed for retest

offside outter sill holed throgu corrosion

offside rear floor holed through corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2014 13,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside outter sill holed throgu corrosion

offside rear floor holed through corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,974 miles

corrosion on the rear chassis rails inner rear wheel arches and rfear flors

Fail 18 Jun 2012 9,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general underbody corrosion

rear seats not fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,981 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear seats not fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2011 9,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,088 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 8,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,869 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 7,755 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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E371 UCL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E371 UCL, 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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What year was E371 UCL registered?

E371 UCL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 26 May 1988.

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