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L256 OEC

1994 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,814 mi
Last recorded65,814 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 OEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,814 miles

Offside inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,805 miles

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

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

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

all leaf spring bushes slightly perrished

all shocker bushes deteriorated

both front inner floors and sills corroded

fuel cap seal perrished slightly

steering box has slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,805 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both front floors/inner sills corroded slightly

front and rear leaf spring bushs perished slightly

front and rear shocker bushs perished

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

fuel cap seal perished slightly

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/r inner sill holed and corroded not affecting braking or suspension or steering

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

steering box has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,173 miles

all tyres have small crackes in side walls.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 57,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

all tyres have small crackes in side walls.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,905 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 54,905 miles

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

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

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

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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L256 OEC is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L256 OEC, 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 L256 OEC registered?

L256 OEC is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L256 OEC safe to buy?

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