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L480 BPB

1993 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,742 mi
Last recorded77,742 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Suzuki SJ41368,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 BPB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,742 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,742 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 77,741 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,282 miles

TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WEALLS , SMALL LEAK ON FRONT EXHAUST , ALL LEAF SPRINGS WORN , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL TO INNER WHEEL ARCH NEAR TO BODY MOUNTING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,503 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST , OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED , CENTER FLOOR/CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED , INNER SILLS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,982 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED,FRONT NUMBER PLATE WORN,SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT SILENCER ,OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED ,SMALL CRACK IN SCREEN,LOWER EFFORT ON OFFSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE SMALL CRACK IN SCREEN ,ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TEST

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,501 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATING , AIMS LOW , REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING , SLIGHT LEAK ON SILENCER , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,914 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER SIDE WEALLS

Pass 27 Sep 2008 59,677 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 58,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,695 miles

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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L480 BPB is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 68,132 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 L480 BPB, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L480 BPB registered?

L480 BPB is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L480 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 BPB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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