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J397 FPN

1991 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,445 mi
Last recorded106,445 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Suzuki SJ41373,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 FPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 106,445 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,430 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside front and rear seats not present at time of mot test

Underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 11 Jun 2007 97,527 miles

rear brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode.

slight play in nearside front hub.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 97,497 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

slight play n/s/f hub

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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J397 FPN is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J397 FPN, 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 J397 FPN registered?

J397 FPN is a 1991 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 5 December 1991.

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