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L478 PHJ

1994 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 PHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,664 miles

Body panel slightly loose roof (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Body panel slightly loose roof (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 55,563 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached at present (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub has seepage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

power steering pump has a bolt missing

Fail 2 Jun 2025 55,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached at present (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub has seepage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator insecure near and offside (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure near and offside (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) insecure near and offside (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

power steering pump has a bolt missing

Pass 12 Jun 2024 54,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 54,236 miles

Steering system fouling the alternator has dropped on to the steering shaft (2.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,740 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 53,117 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 52,575 miles

Floor not fully secure boot corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around central body mounts

Fail 22 Jun 2021 76,366 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure clip (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Floor not fully secure boot corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark belt loose (2.1.5 (b) (i))

corrosion around central body mounts

Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,364 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

boot floor corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 51,363 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Boot floor corroded

Nearside Hand brake cable guide deteriorated

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 50,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,528 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,398 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 48,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,877 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,716 miles

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

ns tyres perished

Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,716 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

ns tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,774 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,774 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 40,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,734 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,876 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,824 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,976 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 22,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L478 PHJ is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 L478 PHJ, 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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L478 PHJ is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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