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E839 CTA

1988 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,003 mi
Last recorded85,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE839 CTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,003 miles

exhaust system becoming noisey.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s/f inner wing/arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/r floor pan/boot floor holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/r inner wing/arch holed/corroded outsdie prescribed areas.

play in o/s/f spring shackle bush.

play in steering box/system.

Fail 14 Jun 2007 84,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on front brake discs.

front+rear floor pans corroding.

front+rear inner/outer wheel arches holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

imbalance in front brakes.

play in steering colum/lower colum bush.

play in steering shaft.

slight bad earth/connections in o/s+n/s/r lights .

Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,744 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 83,744 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs.

corrosionaround o/s+n/s/r inner wing/wheel arches.

foot/handbrake reading on n/s/r starting to get low.

front inner sills/floor pans corroding.

n/s inner sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s/f inner door handle broken.

outer sills corroding.

rear bumper/lights starting to become insecure.

slight play in lower steering coupling.

slight pulse in front headlights.

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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E839 CTA is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E839 CTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E839 CTA registered?

E839 CTA is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E839 CTA safe to buy?

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