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L196 URV

1994 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

69,902 mi
Last recorded69,902 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 URV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,902 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Rubbing on tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,875 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 69,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 69,846 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,978 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,978 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 68,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,978 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,397 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r n/s/f tyres perishing and cracking but not down to cords.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 65,286 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r n/s/f tyres perishing and cracking but not down to cords.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,823 miles

External welding repairs poor (not fully welded) but repaired fully internally.

Long park brake travel.

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,811 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,491 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 53,294 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 46,402 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

propshaft badly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2006 46,240 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

main propshaft from gearbox to transfer box excessively worn

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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L196 URV is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 67,497 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 L196 URV, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L196 URV registered?

L196 URV is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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