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J373 MBW

1991 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,025 mi
Last recorded100,025 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Suzuki SJ41373,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 MBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 100,025 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 100,024 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

suapension modified

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,934 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 99,481 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside headlamp pattern poor

offside and nearside front road wheels foul on front suspension

offside rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2010 99,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes coverd

indecater speed on boder 119 flashes

Fail 23 Sep 2010 99,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes coverd

indecater speed on boder 119 flashes

Fail 17 Aug 2010 99,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 98,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 96,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,096 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 93,093 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,866 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 89,857 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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J373 MBW is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J373 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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J373 MBW is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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