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E896 YKO

1988 Suzuki SJ413

Turquoise Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

2,024 mi
Last recorded2,024 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41360,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 YKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1988
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 2,024 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 2,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 1,580 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 1,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 78,655 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 78,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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E896 YKO is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413 in Turquoise with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E896 YKO, 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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What year was E896 YKO registered?

E896 YKO is a 1988 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E896 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E896 YKO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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