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E608 PPR

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,639 mi
Last recorded71,639 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 PPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,639 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,539 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Winscreen has damage

Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,619 miles

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

front c.v joint hub units slight play

some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

wiper blades slight perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2010 20,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front c.v joint hub units slight play

some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

wiper blades slight perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front c.v joint units slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2009 16,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front c.v joint units slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,893 miles

all tyres protruding wheel arches

no speed rating on tyres

Fail 11 Nov 2008 10,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all tyres protruding wheel arches

no speed rating on tyres

Fail 2 Nov 2007 8,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside & nearside front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2007 8,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside & nearside front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2006 6,591 miles

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

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)

offside front /nearside front & offside rear tyres perished

wipers slow in 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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E608 PPR is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Red 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 E608 PPR, 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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E608 PPR is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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