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E450 PRU

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Turquoise Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,765 mi
Last recorded83,765 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 PRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 83,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 61,522 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,511 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

fuel tank support corroded

minor corrosion both inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,099 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 58,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,111 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,235 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 55,235 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2007 54,362 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 54,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 52,571 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 52,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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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E450 PRU is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Turquoise with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E450 PRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E450 PRU registered?

E450 PRU is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E450 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E450 PRU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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