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E134 YAM

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Multi-colour Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,434 mi
Last recorded96,434 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE134 YAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,434 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both bowls mirror corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded and plated/covered in underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 96,148 miles

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

Emissions not tested too rich (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated drivers side floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn damper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn damper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 94,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 91,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,852 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 90,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,117 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust emissions too low reading to test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres perished but canvas not exposed.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,652 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,669 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2010 68,669 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E134 YAM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Multi-colour with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E134 YAM, 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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E134 YAM is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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