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E473 UKM

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,177 mi
Last recorded56,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE473 UKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,177 miles

entire underside covered in wax oil/under seal

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,115 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle coated in oil / grease including brake and suspension components.

Fail 29 Jul 2024 56,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle coated in oil / grease including brake and suspension components.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,814 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,802 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 55,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 55,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,220 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,810 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 53,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 49,956 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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E473 UKM is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E473 UKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E473 UKM registered?

E473 UKM is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 6 November 1987.

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