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M797 VCH

1994 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,902 mi
Last recorded64,902 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 VCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 64,902 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner flitch corroded

Offside Front Inner flitch corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,902 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner flitch corroded

Offside Front Inner flitch corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 64,522 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 62,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,786 miles

slight corrosion holes in front silencer ======== excessive wear and oil leakage in o/s/f top /bottom swivel bearings require attention

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,619 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,876 miles

o/s front hub bearing requires adgusting

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,008 miles

age cracking in tread of all four tyres check or replace as necessary

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,811 miles

excessive travel in hand brake (requires attention )

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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M797 VCH is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc 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 M797 VCH, 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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M797 VCH is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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