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E53 HDG

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,394 mi
Last recorded99,394 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 HDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,394 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,420 miles

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

rear floor starting to corrode

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 97,420 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

rear floor starting to corrode

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 94,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2008 94,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,069 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 91,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 87,584 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E53 HDG is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E53 HDG, 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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E53 HDG is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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