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E506 PLJ

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

3,400 mi
Last recorded3,400 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE506 PLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 3,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 16 Aug 2022 2,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 1,292 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,392 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 99,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2016 98,586 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,660 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel tank protective bars corroded

offside rear halfshaft/axle leaking oil

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,660 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel tank protective bars corroded

offside rear halfshaft/axle leaking oil

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,916 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside rear brake caliper mounting has space between hub and mount but is tight and has no movment.

Fail 17 Mar 2012 93,916 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside rear brake caliper mounting has space between hub and mount but is tight and has no movment.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,622 miles

front axle leaking grease

park brake effort poor

serious oil leak

vehicle is in poor general condition and heavily modified for off road use. Replacement steel front bumper fitted which would offer no protection to other vehicles or pedestrians in the event of an accident

Fail 5 Apr 2011 85,531 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

front axle leaking grease

serious oil leak

vehicle is in poor general condition and heavily modified for off road use. Replacement steel front bumper fitted which would offer no protection to other vehicles or pedestrians in the event of an accident

Fail 30 Mar 2010 80,893 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,893 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,431 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 79,431 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/front, o/s/front n/s/rear shock absorber bushes retaining washers missing.Also securing bolts on two of shocks are not long enough to allow nut to pass fully on bolt.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 78,607 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 78,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

S/DAMPER BUSH IN POOR CONDITION

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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E506 PLJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E506 PLJ, 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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E506 PLJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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