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G317 PNJ

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,862 mi
Last recorded4,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 PNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 4,862 miles

slight play in propshaft UJ joint front shaft

Fail 23 Jul 2019 4,834 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

slight play in propshaft UJ joint front shaft

Pass 5 Sep 2018 2,716 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel at the limit. (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 2,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Steering locking device missing Relay rod track rod end joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel at the limit. (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 2,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 1,923 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 1,742 miles

Corrosion around nearside rear body mount

Corrosion around offside rear body mounts near fuel filler pipe

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

various areas of corrosion on body

Fail 4 Aug 2012 1,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Corrosion around nearside rear body mount

Corrosion around offside rear body mounts near fuel filler pipe

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

rear brake imbalance 57%

various areas of corrosion on body

Fail 8 Jun 2012 1,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all tyres have cut and perishing and are of a nobbly type

both front axel pivoting hubs damp

front and rear lights modified

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed out of prescribed areas

o/s/r inner sill corroded and weakend slightly

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding around fuel filler pipe

vehicle body modified

Fail 11 Dec 2011 1,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front hubs damp

modifications made to vehicle

movement in both front wheel bearings

movement in steering system

oil leaks from gearbox and engine

outersills covered unable to inspect

underside of vehicle muddy

welding repairs all under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2010 966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 966 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 308 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering box leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,974 miles

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

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

noisy rear diff

Fail 2 Feb 2008 97,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

noisy rear diff

Pass 30 Oct 2006 94,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 88,555 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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G317 PNJ is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G317 PNJ, 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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G317 PNJ is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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