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K897 FYH

1993 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,704 mi
Last recorded103,704 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Suzuki SJ41368,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 FYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 103,704 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,498 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 98,488 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,450 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,551 miles

All four tyres are starting to perish

Exhaust tailpipe is starting to deteriorate

Front brake discs are have surface rust

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2013 8,084 miles

Non-standard wheels. tyres and steering wheel fitted

Tow bar fitted but not electrics

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,458 miles

All (4) tyres starting to perish and crack

N/S rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Non-Standard wheels, tyres and steering wheel fitted

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

Tow bar fitted but not electrics

Fail 30 Jan 2012 74,458 miles

All (4) tyres starting to perish and crack

N/S rear shock absorber dust cover broken

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

Non-Standard wheels, tyres and steering wheel fitted

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

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

Tow bar fitted but not electrics

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,316 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 68,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,477 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 64,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Oct 2007 59,813 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Propshaft component defective

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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K897 FYH is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K897 FYH, 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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K897 FYH is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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