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G338 YVX

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,265 mi
Last recorded91,265 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG338 YVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 91,265 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear diff weeping

Fail 7 Nov 2025 91,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear diff weeping

Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,750 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

stone chip on screen

underside surface rust

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,630 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

stone chips on screen

surface rust underside

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,234 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills have slight corrosion

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,121 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,389 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,498 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,181 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 79,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,334 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 77,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,521 miles

both outer sill panels have been repaired

both rear body mountings rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

offside rear outrigger by fuel filter rusty

slight freeplay in steering box and at steering wheel

steering noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2008 76,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both outer sill panels have been repaired

both rear body mountings rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

offside rear outrigger by fuel filter rusty

slight freeplay in steering box and at steering wheel

steering noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 64,863 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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G338 YVX is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G338 YVX, 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 G338 YVX registered?

G338 YVX is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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