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G89 TOU

1989 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 TOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,198 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front hub seals leaking

both front tyres have splits and cuts but no cords exposed

main steering arm has slight modification

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

both front hub seals leaking

both front tyres have splits and cuts but no cords exposed

main steering arm has slight modification

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,810 miles

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2012 83,810 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6) DANGEROUS

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

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hub seals leaking

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

nearside rear wing corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2011 83,810 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front hub seals leaking

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

nearside rear wing corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,819 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

oil leak on engine

travel on brake pedel

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,404 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 82,403 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G89 TOU is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G89 TOU, 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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G89 TOU is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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