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E986 XKL

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE986 XKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,267 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,267 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,115 miles

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

both front upper swivel joints have slight play

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2014 100,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front upper swivel joints have slight play

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r sill is slightly corroded

oil leak from swivel ball n/s/f

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,082 miles

n/s/r sill is slightly corroded

oil leak from swivel ball n/s/f

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,943 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 77,298 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 65,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 60,133 miles

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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E986 XKL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E986 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E986 XKL registered?

E986 XKL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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