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E296 SNG

1988 Suzuki SJ410

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Suzuki SJ41070,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 SNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all tyres cracking badly on side walls (no cords visible)

all underside and suspension components corroded

both rear wheel rims corroded

engine has oil leak

front and rear spring bushes perished

front to rear fuel lines and vacumn pipes badly corroded

n/s indicators flashing quickly

no tow socket fitted

poor view to rear from side mirrors

rear number plate has slight damage

steering box appears damp

Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all tyres cracking badly on side walls (no cords visible)

all underside and suspension components corroded

both rear wheel rims corroded

engine has oil leak

front and rear spring bushes perished

front to rear fuel lines and vacumn pipes badly corroded

poor view to rear from side mirrors

rear number plate has slight damage

steering box appears damp

Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,008 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

all leaf spring bushes perished

all tyres badle cracked on side walls (no cords visible)

engine has major oil leak

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s/r foot brake has lower efficiency than o/s/r

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,996 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all rear spring bushes perished

both front spring rear bushes perished

both rear wheel rims corroded

engine has oil leak

front to rear fuel lines badly corroded

n/s/f indicator flashes 120 times per minute (right on upper limit)

n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f tyres badly cracked on side walls (no cords visible)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear number plate cracked

water in o/s/f headlamp not affecting beam

Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,996 miles

Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all rear spring bushes perished

both front spring rear bushes perished

both rear wheel rims corroded

engine has oil leak

front to rear fuel lines badly corroded

n/s/f indicator flashes 120 times per minute (right on upper limit)

n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f tyres badly cracked on side walls (no cords visible)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear number plate cracked

water in o/s/f headlamp not affecting beam

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perished on side walls (no cords visible)

both rear bump stops missing

engine has slight oil leak

front and rear spring bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s/f seat

slight play in steering box

steering box appears slightly damp (possible oil leak starting)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 82,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perished on side walls (no cords visible)

both rear bump stops missing

engine has slight oil leak

front and rear spring bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s/f seat

slight play in steering box

steering box appears slightly damp (possible oil leak starting)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 82,658 miles

all tyres starting to crack

engine has oil leak

metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2008 82,658 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all tyres starting to crack

engine has oil leak

metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2007 82,525 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,481 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

Fail 5 Jan 2007 82,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

advise corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2006 81,779 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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E296 SNG is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410 in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E296 SNG, 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 E296 SNG registered?

E296 SNG is a 1988 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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