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J370 MBW

1991 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,279 mi
Last recorded92,279 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Suzuki SJ41373,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ370 MBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 95,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,028 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f flitch rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f flitch rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2009 92,102 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,212 miles

Oil leak

al four tyres perished on side walls

Fail 21 Aug 2008 85,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

al four tyres perished on side walls

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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J370 MBW is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J370 MBW, 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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J370 MBW is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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