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K838 JVW

1993 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,489 mi
Last recorded49,489 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Suzuki SJ41368,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 JVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,489 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively first propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively second propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 49,403 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,273 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,138 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,881 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 48,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,340 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,195 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 47,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,648 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front windscreen wipers perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,885 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2008 46,651 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 46,649 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 41,156 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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K838 JVW is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 68,132 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 K838 JVW, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K838 JVW is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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