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E387 XKK

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,680 mi
Last recorded84,680 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE387 XKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,680 miles

1 n/s/f pass.seat fitted only

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction lazy

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f body damage

off road tyres fitted

wipers poor

Fail 19 Nov 2015 84,680 miles

1 n/s/f pass.seat fitted only

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction lazy

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f body damage

off road tyres fitted

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,679 miles

eng.smokey

n/s/f wing corroded & damaged.

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 84,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eng.smokey

n/s/f wing corroded & damaged.

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,172 miles

car has been standing for a long period & is in poor condition

o/s/r body mount corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

brake pedal low & light on

car has been standing for a long period & is in poor condition

o/s/r body mount corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,129 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,181 miles

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

rear spring shackle bushes split

servo damp & corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2008 79,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear spring shackle bushes split

servo damp & corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,202 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2006 73,290 miles

Offside Front 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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E387 XKK is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E387 XKK, 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 E387 XKK registered?

E387 XKK is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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