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E559 LHY

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,540 mi
Last recorded16,540 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 LHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 16,540 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2023 141,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 14,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,539 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 114,539 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 105,334 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,150 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,531 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,883 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,502 miles

Rear propshaft hardy spicer joint worn

Pass 27 Sep 2016 6,368 miles

Nearside Front Bumper corroded around support bracket.

Offside Front Bumper support corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,734 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 102,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,647 miles

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

corrosion to front floor pans

corrosion to front wings and bonnet

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 20 Aug 2013 106,147 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front floor pans

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to front wings and bonnet

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,613 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some corrosion to both floor pans

Some corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Some corrosion to rear fog hazard lamp bracket

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,613 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some corrosion to both floor pans

Some corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Some corrosion to rear fog hazard lamp bracket

Pass 7 Jun 2011 90,907 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 90,907 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 83,995 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,975 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,640 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,640 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,314 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering damper rubber bush worn

Fail 18 Mar 2008 78,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

steering damper rubber bush worn

Fail 6 Dec 2006 74,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

steering box, drop arm shaft play

Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,816 miles

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

steering box, drop arm shaft play

Pass 13 Dec 2005 72,003 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general body corrosion

steering box drop arm shaft slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2005 72,003 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

general body corrosion

steering box drop arm shaft slight play

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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E559 LHY is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 70,989 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 SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E559 LHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E559 LHY is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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