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H839 VBD

1990 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,534 mi
Last recorded96,534 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Suzuki SJ41374,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH839 VBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,534 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 96,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way(LHD) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not fasten (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wheels extending outside wheel arches

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,534 miles

under side muddy

Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 96,534 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/shand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,534 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 96,534 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,828 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 95,828 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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H839 VBD is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H839 VBD, 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 H839 VBD registered?

H839 VBD is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 18 August 1990.

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