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E426 XKM

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,292 mi
Last recorded58,292 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE426 XKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 58,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 50,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,602 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 46,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,891 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer door panel slightly corroded - not considered a sharp edge/likely to cause injury

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 39,881 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer door panel slightly corroded - not considered a sharp edge/likely to cause injury

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,003 miles

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded @ bodymounting

Fail 25 Jul 2018 36,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded @ bodymounting

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,028 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 34,026 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,973 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,973 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,151 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

possible intermittant fault to horn circuit

Pass 29 Jun 2013 25,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 21,604 miles

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,930 miles

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

metal brake pipe to osf brake flexi starting to corrode

rear of nsf inner arch starting to corrode

rear prop front uj has slite play

slite play in front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jul 2010 18,930 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake imballance high

metal brake pipe to osf brake flexi starting to corrode

rear of nsf inner arch starting to corrode

rear prop front uj has slite play

slite play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2009 17,033 miles

body very rusty

cab floor & cab mountings welded from inside

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,957 miles

all steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,067 miles

tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

floor & wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,977 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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E426 XKM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E426 XKM, 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 E426 XKM registered?

E426 XKM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E426 XKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E426 XKM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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