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E474 WKM

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

348 mi
Last recorded348 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 WKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

no n/s washer

Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,897 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 97,896 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,975 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

steering box weeping

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,779 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,095 miles

transfer box oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2019 90,095 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

transfer box oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,849 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,849 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,665 miles

rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2010 58,552 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,541 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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E474 WKM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E474 WKM, 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 E474 WKM registered?

E474 WKM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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