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F863 XCV

1989 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 XCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 84,715 miles

both bumpers and end caps either badly corroded or insecure. sharp edges on front bumper protected by the crash bar

front wheels corroded

general corrosion of body ,body interior floor rear arches not effecting brakes or steering

Fail 25 Jul 2009 84,697 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both bumpers and end caps either badly corroded or insecure. sharp edges on front bumper protected by the crash bar

front wheels corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,880 miles

extensive corrosion of body n/s/f bumper n/s side panel.general corrosion underside to floor suspension and brakes doesn't effect operation to brakes and steering

tyres are starting to crack and nearing the limit

Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

extensive corrosion of body n/s/f bumper n/s side panel.general corrosion underside to floor suspension and brakes doesn't effect operation to brakes and steering

tyres are starting to crack and nearing the limit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front bumper excessively corroded protected by bull bar

general rust and corrosion upper and lower body

Fail 13 Aug 2007 81,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front bumper excessively corroded protected by bull bar

general rust and corrosion upper and lower body

Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,048 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 81,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F863 XCV is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F863 XCV, 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 F863 XCV registered?

F863 XCV is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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