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E127 VEP

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,781 mi
Last recorded6,781 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 VEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 6,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 6,144 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 6,144 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 3,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 2,300 miles

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

sligh t play steering damper bush

Fail 15 Mar 2019 2,273 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sligh t play steering damper bush

Pass 16 Mar 2018 672 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 505 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 505 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,973 miles

oil around o/s/r axle

play in steering box

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 99,962 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil around o/s/r axle

play in steering box

body badly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,894 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

ball swivels slightly corroded

ns front inner wheel arch at rear corroded in non perscribed area

ns rear inner wheel arch at rear corroded

os and ns rear inner arches corroded in non perscribed areas

Pass 23 May 2014 93,339 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

ball swivels slightly corroded

ns rear floor corroded in non perscribed area

os rear wheel arch corroded in non perscribed area

Pass 25 May 2013 83,884 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

ns rear floor and os rear wheel arch corroded in non perscribed areas

Pass 26 May 2012 77,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,844 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 72,844 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 65,754 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,851 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 58,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 52,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2006 40,228 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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E127 VEP is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 70,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E127 VEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E127 VEP is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 26 April 1988.

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