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E59 CGJ

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,669 mi
Last recorded93,669 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE59 CGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,669 miles

Oil leak

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 93,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,169 miles

All leaf springs are showing signs of wear.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 74,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All leaf springs are showing signs of wear.

Fail 5 Sep 2005 73,760 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E59 CGJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E59 CGJ, 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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What year was E59 CGJ registered?

E59 CGJ is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E59 CGJ safe to buy?

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