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N273 DJC

1996 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki SJ41369,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 DJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,410 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 80,393 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 80,228 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 80,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 79,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,674 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,387 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres deterioation

Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,372 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,155 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 74,140 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 74,079 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some corrosion in nearside inner wheel arch

some corrosion on offside inner flitch

some corrosion on offside outer sill front

Fail 27 Nov 2007 73,636 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily perrished nearside rear tyre perrished

fuel line corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,636 miles

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

both front tyres heavily perrished nearside rear tyre perrished

fuel line corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2006 72,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and offside rear tyre heavily perrished fuel line corrodded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,969 miles

both front and offside rear tyre heavily perrished fuel line corrodded

Pass 1 Aug 2005 72,601 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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N273 DJC is a 1996 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 69,521 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 N273 DJC, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N273 DJC is a 1996 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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