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E539 VKJ

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

59,412 mi
Last recorded59,412 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 VKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,412 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 59,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,881 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 58,881 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 58,425 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

bolt missing from front prop shaft

front numberplate poorly positioned

washers and wipers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,394 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 54,283 miles

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

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E539 VKJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 70,989 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 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 E539 VKJ, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E539 VKJ registered?

E539 VKJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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