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F423 MWC

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,899 mi
Last recorded99,899 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 MWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 99,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,007 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 99,007 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,470 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,530 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,705 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 90,705 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,238 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,238 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,342 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 85,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,677 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 82,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 79,398 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,354 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 76,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,498 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,325 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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F423 MWC is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F423 MWC, 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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F423 MWC is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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