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F638 AEW

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,840 mi
Last recorded70,840 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF638 AEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,840 miles

All inner arches showing signs of corrosion

Engine running lean, advise having a service and correctly set up

Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box mounts starting to split ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front body mount corroded but still secure

Nearside Front wing corroded and sharp edges taped over

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Body mount corroded but still secure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded and sharp edges taped over

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 70,840 miles

All inner arches showing signs of corrosion

Engine running lean, advise having a service and correctly set up

Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box mounts starting to split ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front body mount corroded but still secure

Nearside Front wing corroded and sharp edges taped over

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Body mount corroded but still secure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded and sharp edges taped over

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,932 miles

Body showing signs of corrosion in various places

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 68,932 miles

Body showing signs of corrosion in various places

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 65,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 65,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 65,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 65,546 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 65,411 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 65,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 65,170 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 64,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 64,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,583 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 64,307 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 64,307 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 63,737 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 63,437 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 62,834 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 62,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 61,151 miles

slight movement near sidefront hube

Pass 10 May 2008 58,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 56,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 55,764 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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F638 AEW is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F638 AEW, 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 F638 AEW registered?

F638 AEW is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F638 AEW safe to buy?

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