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E557 JWS

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,642 mi
Last recorded32,642 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 JWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,642 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,379 miles

Axle noise from front and rear

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper missing

General body damaged and corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake travel high

Steering dampner bush worn

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

Underside of vehicle dirty and undersealed

Fail 10 Nov 2011 30,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Axle noise from front and rear

Front bumper missing

General body damaged and corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering dampner bush worn

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

Underside of vehicle dirty and undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 28,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 22,180 miles

Battery Insecure

Both Front Swivel Seals Leaking.

Corrosion In Body Several Places Around Rear Seat, Seat Belt Mounts.

Fuel Pipes Very Rusty.

Idle Speed Slightly High.

N/S Wiper Poor Operation.

O/S/F Wing Taped Up (Temp. Repair)

Poss. Carb. Fault. Runs Very Rich When Started.

Rear Seats Removed.

Washer Poor Operation.

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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E557 JWS is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E557 JWS, 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 E557 JWS registered?

E557 JWS is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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