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G738 BOO

1990 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,142 mi
Last recorded30,142 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Suzuki SJ41374,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 BOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,142 miles

advise general body condition

advise n/s/f shock abosrber bush worn

advise oil leaks

advise vehicle sooted on underside

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,142 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 30,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 30,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

various body damage

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,879 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 27,873 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

c.o. 3.4%

front discs & pads worn / deteriorating

front seats "loose"

rear inner wings corroded

rear lens cracked

steering column coupling deteriorating

superficial structure of vehicle corroded / deteriorating

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 10 Nov 2007 27,240 miles

corrosion to rear cross member and rear body mountings

discs pitted

play in steering box

servo corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2007 27,221 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

corrosion to rear cross member and rear body mountings

discs pitted

handbrake travel requires adjusting

o/s wiper blade split on ends

play in steering box

servo corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,208 miles

slight play in steering box † †welding repairs heavly undersealed † †corrosion to chassic and car body † †n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded † †dampness round brake resoivor † †o/s/r light len cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2006 26,200 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyre perished and cracked † †corrosion to front and rear floor pans † †heavliy corrosion around seat belt mounting points † †general corroion to chassic and car body

dampness round resoivor † †crack to screen † †wipers poor † †play in n/s/f hub bearing † †o/s/r light len cracked † †corrosion to inner and outer sills † †plastic sill covers fitted † †

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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G738 BOO is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue 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 G738 BOO, 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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G738 BOO is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 17 July 1990.

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