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J397 UOB

1992 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Suzuki SJ41370,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 UOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,994 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,437 miles

Slight Corrosion

Very Wet

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,195 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

both front c/v balls damp

both n/s and o/s/r plastic wheel arch covers missing

car has been patched and welded in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general play in steering linkage

general wear and surface rust in places

inner wings in engine bay areas rusting

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

rear section of ext. replaced

steering linkage shocker damp

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 18 Oct 2012 93,165 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,519 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all leaf spring bushes perishing

all shock absorber bushes perishing

all tyres cracking

nearside front headlamp fixing point corroded but headlamp secure

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Fail 10 Aug 2011 90,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all leaf spring bushes perishing

all shock absorber bushes perishing

all tyres cracking in tread

steering damper bushes have slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 80,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 74,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,986 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 67,840 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,008 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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J397 UOB is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 70,896 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 J397 UOB, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J397 UOB is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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