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E937 BKJ

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Orange Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

14,361 mi
Last recorded14,361 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE937 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 14,361 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()

Fail 29 Aug 2024 14,361 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 14,289 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 14,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 14,213 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure rear (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 13,865 miles

Head light beam poor

Modified for Off Road use

Pass 10 Nov 2014 131,165 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 13,203 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front axle hub seals leaking oil/grease

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play at rear axle pinion flange

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,355 miles

near side rear tyre perished

rear suspension bump stops missing

weld repairs in prescribed areas for both seat belt mounts

weld repairs to both inner sills

Fail 18 Oct 2012 12,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre perished

rear suspension bump stops missing

weld repairs in prescribed areas for both seat belt mounts

weld repairs to both inner sills

Fail 3 Jul 2012 12,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

rear bump stops missing

weld repair in prescribed area for near side and off side seat belt mount

weld repair to near side and off side inner sills

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,355 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 12,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,355 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 12,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,355 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 12,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 8,795 miles

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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E937 BKJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Orange with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E937 BKJ, 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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E937 BKJ is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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