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1988 Suzuki SJ410

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,947 mi
Last recorded76,947 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE259 EUR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 76,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front leaf spring anchor bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring anchor bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front leaf spring anchor bushes deteriorated

Offside Front leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring anchor bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp lens missing

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated front and rear

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front spring shackle bushes deteriorated front and rear

Offside Front spring shackle bushes deteriorated front and rear

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated front and rear

Offside registration plate lamp lens missing

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2024 76,786 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front spring shackle bushes deteriorated front and rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated front and rear

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front spring shackle bushes deteriorated front and rear

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated front and rear

Offside registration plate lamp lens missing

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,579 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 76,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,151 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,746 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,646 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,253 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 71,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2010 71,995 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 71,423 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 71,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 71,228 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 69,574 miles

big rust hole in n/s inner wheel arch

both rear chassis mounts rusty

hand brake high

Pass 10 May 2006 65,984 miles

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

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

fuel lines rusty

hand brake high

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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E259 EUR 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 83.3%.

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 E259 EUR, 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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E259 EUR is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 11 June 1988.

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