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E56 HPM

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,058 mi
Last recorded29,058 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 HPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,058 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 28,890 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front hubs leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bumpers removed for off road use

some corrosion in both f/wings

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,263 miles

bumpers removed for off road use

some corrosion in both f/wings

Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,074 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front floor slightly corroded

rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,074 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front floor slightly corroded

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,425 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel tank offside front mount corroded but tank secure

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,541 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 7,541 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 1,172 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front inner wheel arches getting corroded

offside rear leaf spring nuts and bolts corroded

rear floor areas corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 94,855 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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E56 HPM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E56 HPM, 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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E56 HPM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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