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F420 RVW

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,496 mi
Last recorded90,496 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF420 RVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,496 miles

both front hubs slight play

nearside and offside front hubs leaking

nearside front brake flex very close to wheel on full lock

rear prop uj slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front hubs slight play

nearside and offside front hubs leaking

nearside front brake flex very close to wheel on full lock

rear prop uj slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2013 90,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,114 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 89,359 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 89,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 88,072 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F420 RVW is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F420 RVW, 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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What year was F420 RVW registered?

F420 RVW is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F420 RVW safe to buy?

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