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H421 HBW

1990 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Suzuki SJ41374,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 HBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 107,255 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 107,246 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,753 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 106,753 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember where shocks attach to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 104,970 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 104,970 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,870 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 104,870 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,788 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,429 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 104,423 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 103,442 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 103,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Free play in steering box

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

Nearside lower shock obsorber bush deteriated

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre body mount slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriated

slight leak on offside front tractor joint

Rear chassis fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 101,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,603 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

note travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,494 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

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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H421 HBW is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H421 HBW, 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 H421 HBW registered?

H421 HBW is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H421 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H421 HBW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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