CarVerify

Free Car Check

E54 NMS

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,985 mi
Last recorded139,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 NMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 139,985 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,917 miles

highly modified suspension

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,701 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 139,700 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,539 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 139,535 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,369 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 139,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 139,203 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 139,203 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both centre exhaust clamps leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2014 139,029 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 139,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 13,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,001 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 134,973 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 134,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,647 miles

Oil on O/S/R brake plate .

Fail 15 Apr 2008 126,647 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil on O/S/R brake plate .

Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 120,975 miles

front/rear spring bushes sligth worn

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
Full Suzuki SJ413 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E54 NMS is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E54 NMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E54 NMS?

You can check the full history of E54 NMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E54 NMS registered?

E54 NMS is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E54 NMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 NMS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E54 NMS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E54 NMS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.