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F222 MGU

1989 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,179 mi
Last recorded97,179 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 MGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,179 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 97,171 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit incorrect battery close to bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 94,050 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,998 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated some free travel (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 90,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings o/s steering damper bush worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated some free travel (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,136 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY MOUNT TO CHASSIC (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 79,136 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY MOUNT TO CHASSIC (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer leaking grease

Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (bulbs fault ?) (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. also seatv insecure bolts missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer leaking grease

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,394 miles

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

Offside Front Inner door handle damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 54,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner door handle damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsf hub oil seal starting to leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,867 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,171 miles

front number plate delaminating slightly

slight blow and deterioration on exhaust front section

slight freeplay deteted at steering wheel

slight play in both front wheel earings

slight weeping at both front steering joints

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,779 miles

front brake discs rusty an pitted

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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F222 MGU is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 63,780 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 SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F222 MGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F222 MGU is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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