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N587 FTP

1996 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,835 mi
Last recorded99,835 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki SJ41369,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 FTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 99,835 miles

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

Front 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)

holes in floor covered by tape

Pass 25 May 2011 98,498 miles

slight steering column rubbing

Pass 7 May 2010 95,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,040 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 94,040 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 94,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,068 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 81,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

engine,gearbox and transfer boxes all have bad oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2006 69,521 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 69,521 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N587 FTP is a 1996 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N587 FTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N587 FTP registered?

N587 FTP is a 1996 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N587 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N587 FTP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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