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E44 BHJ

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,304 mi
Last recorded3,304 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE44 BHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 3,304 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 3,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb may be in wrong position (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes feeding Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Axle Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking from One or Both hoses where connected to the steel pipes (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 3,156 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2018 2,263 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2018 2,246 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision arch-body mount area. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,094 miles

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

Oil leak various ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cuts in rear tyres

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 19 Jul 2016 7,252 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cuts in rear tyres

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 1 miles

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

deep cuts in tyres

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear inner arch rusted and weak.

rear bump stops missing.

rear shock absorbers bushes perished.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 1 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

deep cuts in tyres

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear inner arch rusted and weak.

rear bump stops missing.

rear shock absorbers bushes perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,831 miles

Oil leak

body corroded/repaired

tyres damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2014 97,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

body corroded/repaired

tyres damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,849 miles

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

parking brake lever travel

tyres cracking/damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2013 95,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

parking brake lever travel

tyres cracking/damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,714 miles

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

cuts in all tyres

nearside exterior mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2010 92,930 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

offside rear service brake performance lower than nearside

various cuts in rear tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,930 miles

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

offside rear service brake performance lower than nearside

various cuts in rear tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,580 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside rear brake backplate slightly damp of oil

Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside rear brake backplate slightly damp of oil

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,702 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 87,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 76,283 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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E44 BHJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E44 BHJ, 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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E44 BHJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 4 November 1987.

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