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E54 DFR

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,944 mi
Last recorded30,944 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 DFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 30,944 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 30,108 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 30,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 29,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,294 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Wheel has slight brake bind

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside front and offside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Slight knocking sound when steering turned lock to lock

Pass 13 Feb 2016 24,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,185 miles

all four tyres are slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2014 12,137 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 12,129 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 9,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,027 miles

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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E54 DFR is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 54,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E54 DFR, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E54 DFR registered?

E54 DFR is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E54 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 DFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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