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F403 RHM

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,541 mi
Last recorded159,541 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF403 RHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 159,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish!

n/s/f outer joint starting to leak!

Fail 9 Aug 2011 159,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish!

n/s/f outer joint starting to leak!

Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,986 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 13,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

strongly advise the steering damper bush badly worn causing excess movement

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,402 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 11,326 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 8,703 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 8,607 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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F403 RHM is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F403 RHM, 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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F403 RHM is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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