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H388 DKJ

1990 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,888 mi
Last recorded16,888 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Suzuki SJ41374,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 DKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 16,888 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 16,854 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 16,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 16,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 16,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 14,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 13,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 12,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 11,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 10,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 5,687 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 5,682 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 5,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 5,373 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 5,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,286 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 5,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 5,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 2,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2007 2,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,558 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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H388 DKJ is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H388 DKJ, 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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What year was H388 DKJ registered?

H388 DKJ is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H388 DKJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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