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E53 YDV

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 YDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,932 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,924 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 89,616 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,614 miles

oil leak

slight wearing steering mechanism

Fail 30 Oct 2015 88,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering damper leaking oil front hub seals (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

slight wearing steering mechanism

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,220 miles

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

slight wear in steering mechanism

Fail 22 Apr 2013 88,216 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

slight wear in steering mechanism

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,946 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres hav cracks on sidewalls

bonnet only has 3 retaining bolts

head lights stay on after ignition is switched off

insecure wires hanging loose inside

no bonnet stand

o/s/f hub end has a slight oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2012 85,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres hav cracks on sidewalls

bonnet only has 3 retaining bolts

brake warning light on

head lights stay on after ignition is switched off

insecure wires hanging loose inside

no bonnet stand

o/s/f hub end has a slight oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,080 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF PERISHING

Fail 24 Jan 2006 84,579 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear/upper areas of front wheel arch panels showing some weakness due to corrosion

rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear outer wheel arch area seams rusted and weak

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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E53 YDV is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E53 YDV, 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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E53 YDV is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 January 1988.

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