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E815 VWE

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,403 mi
Last recorded93,403 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE815 VWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,403 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

passenger and rear seats not fitted

underside of vehicle rusty in areas

Fail 19 Feb 2018 93,398 miles

Brake cable insecure hand brake cable hitting exhaust (3.5.1d)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill X2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/ end sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

no rear seats fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 May 2016 92,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel off side is 50 cm lower than n/s (2.4.A.1b)

advise copious amounts of welding to floors and sills

advise only drivers seat fitted at time of test

advise play in o/s/front hub

Fail 17 May 2016 92,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dim, too far right and low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel off side is 50 cm lower than n/s (2.4.A.1b)

advise copious amounts of welding to floors and sills

advise only drivers seat fitted at time of test

advise play in o/s/front hub

Pass 25 Feb 2014 91,878 miles

Diff noisey.

Slight play front hubs.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,875 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Diff noisey.

Slight play front hubs.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,567 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise rear seats and belts removed

battery insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2013 90,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,338 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 85,669 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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E815 VWE is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,972 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 SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E815 VWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E815 VWE is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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