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E874 SEP

1987 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,786 mi
Last recorded70,786 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 SEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,786 miles

O/S/F/ wing damaged jagged edge on bumper

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 70,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,786 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,786 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,786 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,786 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 70,788 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 70,788 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E874 SEP is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 54,783 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 E874 SEP, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E874 SEP registered?

E874 SEP is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 9 November 1987.

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