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E413 SDB

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,947 mi
Last recorded22,947 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE413 SDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 22,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/75/15 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/75/15 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 21,755 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/75/15 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 21,755 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/75/15 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 216,754 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 216,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 209,414 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 209,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,998 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,998 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 99,898 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2009 98,670 miles

all four tyres tread perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 96,648 miles

offside rear service brake performance low

Fail 23 Apr 2008 96,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear service brake performance low

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,998 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,996 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres have cracks in sidewall. †battery insecure and holding clamp loose †metal fuel lines heavily coroded

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,248 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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E413 SDB is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E413 SDB, 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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What year was E413 SDB registered?

E413 SDB is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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