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N498 PPL

1995 Suzuki SJ413

Black Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,655 mi
Last recorded74,655 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki SJ41361,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 PPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012
Fail 24 Nov 2012

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,339 miles

1.Possible wheel swop. 2.Car used for off roading.

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 73,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1.Possible wheel swop. 2.Car used for off roading.

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,558 miles

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

battery insecure condition of rear registration plate poor coolant leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

battery insecure condition of rear registration plate poor coolant leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,566 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 69,548 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

note condition of front and rear number plates

Pass 30 Jan 2007 65,212 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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N498 PPL is a 1995 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N498 PPL, 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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N498 PPL is a 1995 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 15 August 1995.

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