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J353 FGW

1991 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,368 mi
Last recorded4,368 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Suzuki SJ41373,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 FGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 4,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,504 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 99,471 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,488 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,697 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,618 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,370 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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J353 FGW is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J353 FGW, 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 J353 FGW registered?

J353 FGW is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is J353 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J353 FGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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