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L388 UAV

1994 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 UAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 107,564 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 106,199 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 106,015 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 106,005 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt anchorage at the front of the wheel arch thinned and reduced strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt anchorage at the front of the wheel arch thinned and reduced strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 105,221 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 105,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 101,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 97,771 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,380 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,216 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 86,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 81,757 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 81,757 miles

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

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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L388 UAV is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L388 UAV, 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 L388 UAV registered?

L388 UAV is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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