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E408 EAL

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE408 EAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 92,899 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 92,656 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,406 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake: efficiency just meets requirements

Service brake: efficiency just meets requirements

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2018 92,406 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 92,406 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint blowing & loose (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bkt broken away (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush missng (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 92,406 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s & o/s door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 92,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate obscured hidden behind winch (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s & o/s door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,560 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,086 miles

Advise slight damage to O/S/F indicator lens

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 88,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 88,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,951 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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E408 EAL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E408 EAL, 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 E408 EAL registered?

E408 EAL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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