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E420 LVN

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

23,579 mi
Last recorded23,579 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 LVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,579 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 22,303 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 22,301 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 21,127 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 21,124 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 19,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above rear shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2021 17,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 16,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 15,417 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 14,479 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 14,478 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 13,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 11,602 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking marked yellow (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,019 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 10,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,696 miles

Fuel tank retaining bracket bars corroding both sides.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,264 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,264 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,792 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 53,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 8,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 96,305 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,305 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,720 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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E420 LVN is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E420 LVN, 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 E420 LVN registered?

E420 LVN is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E420 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 LVN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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