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E265 FHO

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,036 mi
Last recorded12,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE265 FHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 12,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tractor joint has a slight leak.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 11,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 11,097 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 11,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 10,977 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

both front tractor joints wet

start of corrosion o/s/r under arch front

steering damper damp

Pass 26 Oct 2013 8,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 8,146 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 3,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat locked in position

Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,252 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,644 miles

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

both headlights poor beam pattern

corrosion n/s/f wing

corrosion o/s/f wing

covers fitted to sills

n/s/f and o/s/f tracktor joints slightly wet

slight play n/s/f king pin

start of corrosion n/s/f body by mount

start of corrosion n/s/f under arch

start of corrosion n/s/r under arch by mount

start of corrosion n/s/r under arch front

start of corrosion o/s/f body by mount

start of corrosion o/s/r under arch front

start of corrosion o/s/r wing

Fail 2 Nov 2009 88,872 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

covers fitted to both sills

sidewall cracking to both front tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,872 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

sidewall cracking to both front tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,530 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,579 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,474 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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E265 FHO is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E265 FHO, 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 E265 FHO registered?

E265 FHO is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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