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J237 KJF

1991 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,145 mi
Last recorded109,145 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Suzuki SJ41373,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 KJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 109,145 miles

Oil leak

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

advise all brake pipes coated in grease

advise all leaf springs corroded

advise corrosion marked in yellow chalk

advise slight cracking in all four tyres

advise underside corrosion

advise welding repairs heavily coated in underseal

advise wires insecure at rear of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,142 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

advise all brake pipes coated in grease

advise all leaf springs corroded

advise corrosion marked in yellow chalk

advise slight cracking in all four tyres

advise underside corrosion

advise welding repairs heavily coated in underseal

advise wires insecure at rear of vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2015 109,123 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 108,971 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 108,964 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 107,997 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 107,997 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 4 May 2012 106,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 105,648 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 103,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 100,189 miles

o/s/rear under arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2007 97,870 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 97,839 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,093 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 93,093 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake travel

Fail 16 Mar 2006 93,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J237 KJF is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,064 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 J237 KJF, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J237 KJF registered?

J237 KJF is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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