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G579 HHB

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,718 mi
Last recorded76,718 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 HHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,718 miles

extensive welding has been carried out throughout vehicle

home made spacers fitted to front calipers

n/s and o/s front wings patched with conveyor belt material

n/s and o/s rear wings patched with conveyor belt material

n/s rear lamp cluster held on with wire ties

o/s door corroded

rear brake backing plate corroded

steering damper bush worn

tail gate corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,702 miles

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

extensive welding has been carried out throughout vehicle

home made spacers fitted to front calipers

n/s and o/s front wings patched with conveyor belt material

n/s and o/s rear wings patched with conveyor belt material

n/s rear lamp cluster held on with wire ties

o/s door corroded

steering damper bush worn

tail gate corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

much welding and body repair has been carried out

welding and riviting has been carried out throughout vehicle both on body and underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

much welding and body repair has been carried out

welding and riviting has been carried out throughout vehicle both on body and underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,905 miles

body has had extensive repairs carried out

extensive welding has been carried out throughout vehicle structure

Fail 8 Jun 2010 70,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

body has had extensive repairs carried out

extensive welding has been carried out throughout vehicle structure

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,419 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT ON BODY PANELS AND FLOOR

Pass 23 May 2008 64,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 59,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 57,426 miles

welding has been carried out throughout vehicle underbody and chassis

Fail 9 May 2006 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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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G579 HHB is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G579 HHB, 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 G579 HHB registered?

G579 HHB is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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