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E628 PGL

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,815 mi
Last recorded56,815 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE628 PGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,815 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear [ALL 4 TYRES ] outer tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened front n/s [lower] leaf spring showing signs of damage (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear both n/s o/s wheel bearings worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 56,815 miles

Body obviously not squarely located on chassis body twisted (6.2.2 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake compensator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps no rear number plate lights (4.7.2 (a))

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

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering box bolts loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear [ALL 4 TYRES ] outer tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened front o/s leaf spring damaged (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear both n/s o/s wheel bearings worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2013 5,345 miles

vehicle has been modified for off road use

Pass 1 May 2012 5,033 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 5,028 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 2,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 99,051 miles

vehicle body modified

Fail 9 Mar 2010 99,041 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle body professionaly modified

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,662 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 19,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

centre and end tail peice slighly blowing

rear shackle bushes slight play

slight play in o/s/r wheelbearing

unable to see condition of front disc inner faces

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,194 miles

slight blow on exaust

springs surface rust + chassis

Fail 24 Feb 2006 18,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight blow on exaust

springs surface rust + chassis

Fail 16 Nov 2005 18,162 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear springs rusty

slight play o/s/f swivel

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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E628 PGL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E628 PGL, 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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E628 PGL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 15 January 1988.

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