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K493 VVV

1993 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

52,728 mi
Last recorded52,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Suzuki SJ41368,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 VVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,728 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable rubbing on tyre (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,976 miles

Nearside Front body corroded

Nearside Front excessive corrosion nsf body

Offside Front body corroded

osf body mounting corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

osr wheel arch corroded

osr wheel corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,961 miles

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

Nearside Front body corroded

Nearside Front excessive corrosion nsf body

Offside Front body corroded

osf body mounting corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

osr wheel arch corroded

osr wheel corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,049 miles

Advanced corrosion offside front inner and outer wing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,049 miles

Advanced corrosion offside front inner and outer wing

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front reg cracked

general rust and corrosion

slight play steering box

Fail 17 Mar 2015 47,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid poor quality

front reg cracked

general rust and corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play steering box

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,626 miles

front and rear bumpers slightly corroded

front wipers slightly perished

n/s/r tyre close to legal and perished 205 70 r 15

slight play in steering joints

Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,626 miles

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

front and rear bumpers slightly corroded

front wipers slightly perished

n/s/r tyre close to legal and perished 205 70 r 15

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 43,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,778 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,939 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake lever is slightly stiff in operation

Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,937 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake lever is slightly stiff in operation

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,174 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,174 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,252 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,428 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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K493 VVV is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 68,132 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 K493 VVV, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K493 VVV is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 3 April 1993.

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