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E45 VCM

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,663 mi
Last recorded37,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE45 VCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,663 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 37,659 miles

Fuel hose leaking both pipes from fuel filter to metal pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 37,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,426 miles

exhaust back box loosing outer skin & tail pipe deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,673 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2015 35,673 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,008 miles

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

n/s/r brake begining to bind

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,961 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

tail pipe begining to blow

Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,213 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,475 miles

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

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

rear brakes begining to bind

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,475 miles

rear brakes begining to bind

Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,286 miles

slight play in n/s/f swivel pins

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,450 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,778 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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E45 VCM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E45 VCM, 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 E45 VCM registered?

E45 VCM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E45 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E45 VCM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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