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E174 OFX

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

87,763 mi
Last recorded87,763 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE174 OFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 87,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

steering column noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,754 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,542 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 87,479 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 87,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,195 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 87,044 miles

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

Oil leak

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

outer boby shell rusting in various places

Fail 16 Jun 2007 87,039 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

engine missfiring

outer body shell rusting in various places

Fail 12 Jun 2007 87,038 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

outer body shell rusting in various areas

Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,844 miles

Corrosion to bonnet

Corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Corrosion to nearside front wing

Emissions reading low

Front axle offside and nearside spheers leaking

Minor exhaust blow from front box

Offside of front windscreen chipped

Oil filter old and rusty

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside front body to chassis mounts

Surface corrosion to offside snd nearside rear boby to chassis mounts

Fail 16 Jun 2006 86,844 miles

Emissions reading low

Corrosion to nearside front wing

Corrosion to bonnet

Corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Front axle offside and nearside spheers leaking

Minor exhaust blow from front box

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside of front windscreen chipped

Oil filter old and rusty

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside front body to chassis mounts

Surface corrosion to offside snd nearside rear boby to chassis mounts

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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E174 OFX is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 E174 OFX, 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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What year was E174 OFX registered?

E174 OFX is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 5 January 1988.

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