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J178 REC

1992 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,538 mi
Last recorded93,538 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Suzuki SJ41370,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 REC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 93,538 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,004 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 1 Jun 2012 88,004 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2011 84,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 84,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,732 miles

oil leak on front diff

Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,339 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 82,338 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 77,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 76,571 miles

battery loose

oversize wheels fitted

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 REC is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 REC, 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 REC is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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