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N889 LAP

1995 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,454 mi
Last recorded66,454 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Suzuki SJ41361,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 LAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 66,428 miles

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

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

Fuel hose damaged High pressure hose from fuel tank ballooning under pressure (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 65,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,106 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 65,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 65,040 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,229 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,708 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/side front bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,508 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,402 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/side rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,183 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/side rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 43,523 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 43,508 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,109 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 32,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,075 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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N889 LAP is a 1995 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N889 LAP, 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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N889 LAP is a 1995 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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