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N233 BLV

1995 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,509 mi
Last recorded11,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki SJ41361,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 BLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2020 11,509 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective steering damper nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting bolt missing

Key ignition insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

No rear seats fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box weeping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 7 Dec 2017 10,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to the underside of the body

Pass 2 Dec 2016 7,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 1,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 41 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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.C.1b)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

no rear seats fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2013 97,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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.C.1b)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 96,816 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,563 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both headlamps have blured beam images

both outer sill bases corroded, unable to fully assess covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,563 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both headlamps have blured beam images

both outer sill bases corroded, unable to fully assess covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,153 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,153 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 92,037 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,713 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 89,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre tread perished slightly

slight dampness around offside rear brake drum

Pass 6 Jun 2006 82,386 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST

Fail 3 Jun 2006 82,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s blade split

slight blow from exhaust

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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N233 BLV is a 1995 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 61,741 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 N233 BLV, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N233 BLV is a 1995 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 15 August 1995.

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