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E459 MUW

1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,660 mi
Last recorded59,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana78,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 MUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 410Q Santana
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,660 miles

Battery insecure at housing.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Minor cracks at front number plate.

N.s door mirror glass missing.

N.s repeater lamp slightly dim.

O.s repeater lamp slightly dim.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp slightly loose.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Wear developing at steering box unit.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 59,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery loose in housing.

Battery lugs loose.

Cracks starting to develop on front registration plate at mounting points.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam warning light dim.

Nearside front door mirror glass missing

Nearside front repeater lamp dim in operation.

Offside indicator fast in operation.

Part of vehicle witing loom fouling lower steering column at steering box,visible at engine bay.

Rear fog lamp becoming insecure.

Wear developing at steering box mechanism.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,904 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 56,876 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

All rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to corrode

Bad oil leak from engine

Engine burning oil

Offside front brake binding since brake test

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
1,702
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 27
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E459 MUW is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 78,327 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 Sj 410Q Santana fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E459 MUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E459 MUW is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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