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E953 KWK

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,223 mi
Last recorded24,223 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 KWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Drivers seat trim damaged/worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Vehicle low on offside front (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen starting to de-laminate around lower and offside edges

Fail 17 Jul 2017 24,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Upper edge of outer door skin detached (8.1.1)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Drivers seat trim damaged/worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Vehicle low on offside front (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen starting to de-laminate around lower and offside edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,380 miles

Front crash bar partially covering front number plate

Fuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Vehicle leaning to offside (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body mountings area corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 23,377 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center/rear cross-member. Seatbelt stalk mountings area (5.2.6)

Front crash bar partially covering front number plate

Fuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Vehicle leaning to offside (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body mountings area corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,799 miles

Fuel pipes excessively corroded

Nearside front shackle pin has a slightly worn rubber bush

Nearside rear shackle pin has a slightly worn rubber bush

Offside front shackle pin has a slightly worn bush

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear shackle pin has a slightly worn rubber bush

Oil leak

Play in front prop shaft UJ and center splines.

Play in rear prop shaft UJ

Rear bumper supports corroded

Rear floor corroded

Steering damper bushes worn

Fail 25 Aug 2015 22,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipes excessively corroded

Nearside front shackle pin has a slightly worn rubber bush

Nearside rear shackle pin has a slightly worn rubber bush

Offside front shackle pin has a slightly worn bush

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear shackle pin has a slightly worn rubber bush

Oil leak

Play in front prop shaft UJ and center splines.

Play in rear prop shaft UJ

Rear bumper supports corroded

Rear floor corroded

Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,557 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight play in rear propshaft u/j.

Vehicle lower on offside. possible spring(s) distorted.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 21,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight play in rear propshaft u/j.

Vehicle lower on offside. possible spring(s) distorted.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and Offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

vehicle leaning to one side

Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and Offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

vehicle leaning to one side

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,077 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper bushes excesive play

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

battery inscure

Front prop shaft fallen apart + universal joints excessive play

Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper bushes excesive play

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

battery inscure

Front prop shaft fallen apart + universal joints excessive play

Pass 10 Sep 2011 3,927 miles

Front propshaft joints badly worn.

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 3,884 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front propshaft u/js badly worn.

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

Nearside engine mounting lose.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 999,981 miles

Both side front tyres worn unevenly.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front propshaft forward u/j worn.

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 99,977 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both side front tyres worn unevenly.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front propshaft forward u/j worn.

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,305 miles

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

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

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

engine gives out blue smoke slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2009 92,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

engine smoking slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,065 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 May 2008 90,057 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in front prop

Fail 4 Apr 2007 84,478 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front prop play

nearside swivel joint leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2006 75,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 75,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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E953 KWK is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 70,989 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 E953 KWK, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E953 KWK is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 25 January 1988.

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