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L31 KBE

1994 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 KBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,528 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2023 84,529 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached loose at top of u/j shaft (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,528 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 23 Nov 2022 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play brg/hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light rear lens on wrong sides (4.5.4 (a))

clutch slipping

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,528 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front bump stops missing

Fail 23 Nov 2020 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts Ubolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect lens (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front bump stops missing

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bump stops missing

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,528 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bump stops missing

Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,528 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) u/j insecure (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bump stops missing

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer deteriorated and blowing

Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,528 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer deteriorated and blowing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,528 miles

Front bump stops missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,528 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,528 miles

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

foot brake travel long

n/s/front brake hose perished

Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,528 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

n/s/front brake hose perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,528 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

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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L31 KBE is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L31 KBE, 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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L31 KBE is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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