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E742 BGP

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Turquoise Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

16,785 mi
Last recorded16,785 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE742 BGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 16,785 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rubbers split (held up with string) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve split and tyre lost pressure. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

all 4 tyres signs of heavy cracking between tread.

corrosion/hole in the bulk head n/s.

front prop shaft and uj worn (advise replacement)

slight free play both front wheel bearings.

stone chip front lower screen.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion, esp the ones running along the chassis on the central o/s underside.

vehicle structure is showing signs of extensive corrosion with multiple previous repairs carried to body this includes (welding and fiberglass repairs)

Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,785 miles

all 4 tyres signs of heavy cracking between tread.

all exhaust rubbers cracking/perished.

corrosion/hole in the bulk head n/s.

front prop shaft uj worn.

slight free play both front wheel bearings.

stone chip front lower screen.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion, esp the ones running along the chassis on the central o/s underside.

vehicle structure is showing signs of extensive corrosion with multiple previous repairs carried to body this includes (welding and fiberglass repairs)

Fail 14 Jul 2022 16,785 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres signs of heavy cracking in tread.

all exhaust rubbers perished.

corrosion/hole in bulk head on the n/s.

front prop shaft worn

power steering drive belt worn frayed.

slight free play in both font wheel bearings

stone chip in lower front screen.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion (especially the ones running along the chassis on the centre o/s underside

Pass 26 Jul 2021 16,704 miles

all 4 tyres signs of heavy cracking in tread.

corrosion/hole in bulk head on the n/s.

flight free play in both font wheel bearings

front prop shaft worn

stone chip in lower front screen.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion (especially the ones running along the chassis on the centre o/s underside)

Fail 15 Jul 2021 16,704 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing plastic wheel arch extension (bare metal sharp edge) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres signs of heavy cracking in tread.

corrosion/hole in bulk head on the n/s.

flight free play in both font wheel bearings

front prop shaft worn

stone chip in lower front screen.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion (especially the ones running along the chassis on the centre o/s underside)

Pass 15 Jun 2020 16,000 miles

oil leak rear of engine.

all 4 tyres signs of heavy cracking.

flight free play in both font wheel bearings.

front prop shaft worn.

slight exhaust leak manifold/down pipe area.

stone chip in lower front screen.

various sections of metal brake and few lines signs of corrosion.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 16,000 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front section of rear arch/floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater not working and lens damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front section of rear arch/floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative lamps stays on all the time even with ignition off. (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres signs of heavy cracking.

flight free play in both font wheel bearings.

front prop shaft worn.

oil leak rear of engine.

slight exhaust leak manifold/down pipe area.

stone chip in lower front screen.

various sections of metal brake and few lines signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Jul 2019 15,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 11,840 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 11,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 7,227 miles

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

cracking in all four tyre's

Pass 11 Jun 2016 3,868 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,083 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 99,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,802 miles

O/S Headlamp low out put

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,767 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

O/S Headlamp Low Output

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,538 miles

Both Front Hubs Slight Play

Fail 25 Apr 2013 92,534 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front hubs have slght play

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,932 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,822 miles

engine emits blue smoke

front brake inbalance

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

nearside and offside front swivel housing seals leaking oil

Fail 3 Mar 2011 86,786 miles

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

rear tank cover hanging down

slight play in steering box

Fail 16 Feb 2011 867,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear petrol tank cover plate and brackets broken

slight play in steerin g box

windsceen mister between glass

Pass 29 May 2007 85,261 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre inner edge has been fouling leaf spring;not fouling at time of test

Fail 25 May 2007 85,256 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre has been foulingf leaf spring; not fouling at time of test

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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E742 BGP is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Turquoise with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 E742 BGP, 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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E742 BGP is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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