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L542 GKR

1994 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,394 mi
Last recorded74,394 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 GKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,387 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body has corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,527 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note travel on foot brake

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,085 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front prop has slight play in spline

Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,085 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front prop has slight play in spline

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,742 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pedal slightly spongy

no bump stops fitted

non std susspension fitted

removeable exhaust fitted

wheels fitted pertrud wheel arches

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,835 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 66,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,291 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 55,149 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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L542 GKR is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L542 GKR, 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 L542 GKR registered?

L542 GKR is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L542 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 GKR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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