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G214 VUV

1990 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,549 mi
Last recorded28,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Suzuki SJ41374,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG214 VUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,549 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 28,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,838 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 27,838 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 27,501 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s engine mount bolt insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,501 miles

n/s engine mount bolt insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,601 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2008 26,590 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 21,691 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 21,679 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on front underside of bonnet

nsf seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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G214 VUV is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 74,338 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 G214 VUV, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G214 VUV is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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