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K488 KFG

1992 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,579 mi
Last recorded80,579 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Suzuki SJ41370,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 KFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

leaf springs splayed

odometer not working ??

wipers split

Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

leaf springs splayed

odometer not working ??

wipers split

Fail 4 Jun 2016 80,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

leaf springs splayed

wipers split

Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,579 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,540 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,579 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Body corroded in areas at rear

Dampness around p/s pump

Exhaust corroded

Front prop cnetre of vehicle uj has play

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear exhaust has a tempoary mounting

Rear number plate lights dim

Signs n/s/r handbrake cable fouling but not at time of test

Slight corrosion to n/s/r & centre metal brake pipes

Some suspension bushes perished & worn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s/f seat feel slight loose but secure

o/s/r backplate has slight dampness

Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,560 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,761 miles

Evidence of front axle breather pipe fouling brake pipe

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside rear floor corroded within 30cm of body mounting

Offside rear floor corroded (repaired from inside)

Offside rear spring rear eye bushes worn

Offsiode front spring rear bushes worn

Rear body/chassis sandwich plate areas corroded

Rear of rear inner upper wheel arches starting to corrode

Rearmost seats not installed at time of test

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Tractor joints leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,679 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Evidence of front axle breather pipe fouling brake pipe

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside rear floor corroded within 30cm of body mounting

Offside rear floor corroded (repaired from inside)

Offside rear spring rear eye bushes worn

Offsiode front spring rear bushes worn

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear body/chassis sandwich plate areas corroded

Rear of rear inner upper wheel arches starting to corrode

Rearmost seats not installed at time of test

Tractor joints leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,772 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to boot shut

corrosion to rear floor on both sides

damp around both rear brake back plates

damp under power steering pump

play in steering box and in steering linkage ball joints

steering linkage operates very close to front leaf springs

Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,764 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to boot shut

corrosion to rear floor on both sides

damp around both rear brake back plates

damp under power steering pump

play in steering box and in steering linkage ball joints

steering linkage operates very close to front leaf springs

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,875 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,184 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front swivel habs could be better

engine very oily un derneath

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 29 Apr 2006 64,118 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front flexi hoses perished

corrosion on both front suspension hubs

oil leak

sidewalls on tyres starting to perish

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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K488 KFG is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K488 KFG, 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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K488 KFG is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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