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E381 PFX

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Turquoise Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,470 mi
Last recorded54,470 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 PFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,470 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint slight oil leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wings & inner arches corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2022 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering uj loose on shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tractor joint slight oil leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wings & inner arches corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2021 5,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 5,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 3,680 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 694 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Front Side repeater lens cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2016 694 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Front Side repeater lens cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 93,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have cracking on the outer side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2013 883,324 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 883,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,812 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brakes both binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2005 83,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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E381 PFX is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Turquoise with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E381 PFX, 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 E381 PFX registered?

E381 PFX is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E381 PFX safe to buy?

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