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F779 SAE

1989 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,090 mi
Last recorded56,090 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 SAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,090 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 56,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,492 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,258 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 192,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,107 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 46,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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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F779 SAE is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F779 SAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F779 SAE registered?

F779 SAE is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F779 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F779 SAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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