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L550 UCV

1993 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,821 mi
Last recorded85,821 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Suzuki SJ41368,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 UCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 85,821 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 85,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

car has been patched & welded in places

car is starting to get generaly old & weak

ext. system replaced

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear & surface rust on discs

int. mirror loose on mounting

loose covering fitted over o/s/f seat

n/s/r tyre side wall wearing

no bonnet stay seen

no top on washer bottle

o/s/f inner sil to floor rusty & weak

plastic covers fitted over sils

rear number plate wearing

steering wheel covering loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has been undersealed

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,821 miles

both front brake dics corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

underbody heavierly undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,821 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

both front brake dics corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

underbody heavierly undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,821 miles

both front tyres cracked and perishing due to age, recommend replacement soon as possible

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,833 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,821 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,821 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,821 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,068 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 84,061 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 80,466 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 80,445 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 75,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 75,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,213 miles

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

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

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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L550 UCV is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L550 UCV, 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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L550 UCV is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 12 September 1993.

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