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F196 JGT

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,277 mi
Last recorded26,277 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 JGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,277 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Dec 2011 23,510 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,722 miles

Centre Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 146,615 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

front discs have slight judder

o/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2008 14,605 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

front discs have slight judder

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,090 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 5,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 2,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 2,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise general corrosion

advise o/s/f tractor joint

battery insecure

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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F196 JGT is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 63,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F196 JGT, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F196 JGT registered?

F196 JGT is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 27 June 1989.

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