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E59 DFR

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE59 DFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 86,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 86,979 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mount corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 86,979 miles

Brake valve leaking COMPENSATOR (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside BODY CORRODED NEAR MOUNTING POINT

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2013 86,899 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery loose

Horn poor

Rear brakes have judder

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Vehicle unlevel possibly springs weak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 86,854 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all spring shackle bushes deteriorated

battery insecure

free play at steering wheel

front hose ferrules and front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber taped up at top

rear tyres heaviley perished

wear in all door hinges

Fail 21 Dec 2010 86,854 miles

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

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

wear in all door hinges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all spring shackle bushes deteriorated

battery insecure

free play at steering wheel

front hose ferrules and front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber taped up at top

rear tyres heaviley perished

Fail 17 Dec 2010 86,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all spring shackle bushes deteriorating

free play at steering wheel

front hose ferrules and front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber top taped up

rear tyres heaviley perished

wear in all door hinges

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 DFR is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 E59 DFR, 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 E59 DFR registered?

E59 DFR is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E59 DFR safe to buy?

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