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F248 WRL

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 WRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion everywhere

front hubs leaking

tyres badley deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2019 65,844 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion everywhere

front hubs leaking

tyres badley deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,493 miles

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

external rollcage fitted

some corrosion in floorpans

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,226 miles

Nearside Front hub leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front hub leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,322 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s/f swivel joint slight weeping of oil

vehicle modified

Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,322 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s/f swivel joint slight weeping of oil

vehicle modified

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,102 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,782 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in front propshaft

vehicle used for off road and has been modified for its use

Fail 2 Nov 2011 63,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in front propshaft

vehicle used for off road and has been modified for its use

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,728 miles

corrosion in certain components under vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,086 miles

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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F248 WRL is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F248 WRL, 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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F248 WRL is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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