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E164 PGL

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 PGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 47,164 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively and diff pinion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 47,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure both leaf spring eye bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively and diff pinion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 97,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 96,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,550 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 95,013 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,940 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 94,163 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 May 2014 94,163 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 13 Sep 2010 90,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,490 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,596 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 86,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 82,871 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 82,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,257 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 79,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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E164 PGL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E164 PGL, 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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E164 PGL is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 5 January 1988.

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