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F965 DBD

1989 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,921 mi
Last recorded51,921 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 DBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front inner wings corroded and holed not within 30cm of any mount

car has had excessive welding through out

fuel pipes corrodeing

fuel tank is in the boot

slight leak n/s/f axle ends

slight play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

slight play in steering

Fail 20 Jul 2010 51,921 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front inner wings corroded and holed not within 30cm of any mount

car has had excessive welding through out

fuel pipes corrodeing

fuel tank is in the boot

slight leak n/s/f axle ends

slight play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,304 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 35,239 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 164,734 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 164,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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F965 DBD 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 F965 DBD, 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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F965 DBD is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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