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E383 JOT

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,995 mi
Last recorded3,995 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 JOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 3,995 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

general corrosion throughout bodywork.all body mounting rubbers perished.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 3,995 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

general corrosion throughout bodywork.all body mounting rubbers perished.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 3,976 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding .offside rear wheel slight bind .exhaust system corroding .all body mountings heavily perished.

vehicle bodywork general corrosion.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 3,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroding .offside rear wheel slight bind .exhaust system corroding .all body mountings heavily perished.

vehicle bodywork general corrosion.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,588 miles

body work heavely corroded and holed in places

horn weak

steering column top bearing noisy

Fail 29 Jul 2010 3,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wings corroded through

considerable free play in steering

horn weak

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in nearside front hub

slight pulsing in rear lights

slight roughness in steering

Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wings corroded through

considerable free play in steering

horn weak

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in nearside front hub

slight pulsing in rear lights

slight roughness in steering

Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,352 miles

all body mountings perishing .

both rear tyre treads perishing .general corosion underside of vehicle .all suspension leaf springs corroding .

Pass 24 Jul 2008 3,274 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 3,274 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all body mounting bushes perrishing

n/s wiper blade poor condition

various body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2007 3,030 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 3,030 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

bodywork corroding

steering coloum flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2006 2,579 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 2,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise possible brake fluid leak master cylinder reservoir area.

slight play in lower steering column bush.

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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E383 JOT is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E383 JOT, 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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E383 JOT is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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