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F296 NWV

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF296 NWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 118,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 118,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,560 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

front wheel arches corroding

o/s bulkhead corroding

o/s/f indicator damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

rear body mountings corroding

rear brake hose poorley mounted

rear sills corroding

temp repair to o/s door mirror

weld repair to both front outer rigger/floor/body mounting areas

weld repairs to sill areas

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,067 miles

All rigid brake pipes heavily corroded

Both rear body supports corroded at rear chassis

Front brake pads worn

Nearside front sweeper seal leaking slightly

Offside rear body mount corroded

Slight interference rear lights

engine idle poor

Fail 23 Apr 2009 108,067 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

All rigid brake pipes heavily corroded

Both rear body supports corroded at rear chassis

Front brake pads worn

Nearside front sweeper seal leaking slightly

Offside rear body mount corroded

Slight interference rear lights

engine idle poor

Pass 20 Feb 2008 107,086 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 107,086 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes are rusty

both front leaf springs are week

underside of vehicle is rusty snd muddy

Pass 29 Dec 2006 103,512 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 103,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 95,637 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 95,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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F296 NWV 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 63.6%.

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 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 F296 NWV, 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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F296 NWV is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 7 June 1989.

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