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J178 EVO

1992 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki SJ41370,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 EVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,417 miles

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

Lower underside extensively undersealed/repairs covered over

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front axle swivel,oil mist

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above rear axle cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 106,387 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside corrosion around front and rear body mounts

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,289 miles

Lower lower underside extensively undersealed/covered over

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis to body mountings/crossmember n/s/r and o/s/r above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,790 miles

Lower underside/repairs heavily undersealed over

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,698 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Lower underside and components heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2021 104,698 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Lower underside and components heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,546 miles

Lower underside heavily under sealed

Fail 3 Sep 2020 104,546 miles

Nearside Lower Body has an unsafe modification sill unacceptable repair to body sill,pop rivet repair plate (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose /caliper union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower underside heavily under sealed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,351 miles

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

Lower heavily under sealed underside

Lower light corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,100 miles

Corrosion to underside and steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Jul 2018 104,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

various minor sections of corrosion outside of any prescribed areas

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 103,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside vehicle & o/s/r inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 102,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,868 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 93,071 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 87,143 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,393 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor to sill

corrosion to offside front floor to sill

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at rear

offside front brake binding?

Fail 19 Jun 2008 84,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to near side front floor to sill

corrosion to off side front floor to sill

corrosion to off side front inner wheel arch at rear

off side front brake binding

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 81,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,615 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 78,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 74,974 miles

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

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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J178 EVO is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 70,896 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 J178 EVO, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J178 EVO is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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