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L297 WLM

1994 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,909 mi
Last recorded66,909 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 WLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,909 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear LOW HANDBRAKE READING ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,900 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,259 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 61,252 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 61,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,412 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 59,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 58,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,008 miles

Both front tyres perished 205/70/15

O/S/R tyre worn in middle

Pass 17 May 2014 57,636 miles

Oil leak

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

battery loose

nearside front tyre cracked with age

Fail 17 May 2014 57,636 miles

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

Oil leak

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

battery loose

nearside front tyre cracked with age

Pass 21 May 2013 57,417 miles

engine has a bad oil leak

under side of vehicle has corrosion

wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 10 May 2012 57,252 miles

corrosion around body mountings

engine idle poor

fuel cap seal poor

o/s/r tyre tread low

severe oil leaks

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,098 miles

front axle swivels rusty

front brake discs rusty

some roughness when front wheels rotated

various fluid leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,098 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front axle swivels rusty

front brake discs rusty

some roughness when front wheels rotated

various fluid leaks

Pass 12 May 2010 56,855 miles

engine oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

n/s sill damage

play in steering rack box up to 70mm (steering play limit is 75mm)

rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 18 May 2009 56,600 miles

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

Oil leak

front suspension swivels pitted + leaking slightly

slight rear brake imbalance

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 9 May 2008 56,495 miles

corrosion to rear body mounts

swivel housings rusted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,935 miles

all four leaf springs have poor displacement

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear body mounting, adjacent to seat belt mountings.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,758 miles

Radiator leaking

oil leak

O/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F swivel housing leaking slightly

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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L297 WLM is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L297 WLM, 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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L297 WLM is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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