MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
oil leak
slight wearing steering mechanism
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
Oil leak
both front hub seals leaking
slight wear in steering mechanism
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
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
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
ALL TYRES STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF PERISHING
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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