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F378 KBW

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,518 mi
Last recorded97,518 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF378 KBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 96,909 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working tell tale light (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 96,846 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2019 96,802 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated LOAD AREA (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2012 95,665 miles

Please note: Engine revs slightly high.

o/s hand brake and o/s rear brakes need slight adjustment.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,104 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 91,673 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,851 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 84,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,924 miles

petrol tank carrier corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,209 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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F378 KBW is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F378 KBW, 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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F378 KBW is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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