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K538 CTH

1993 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Suzuki SJ41368,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK538 CTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,549 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,549 miles

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 105,835 miles

all tyre wall perrishing

some body none prescribed areas has been foam filled only

some free play in steering box out put shaft and damp oil seeping

Fail 21 Dec 2011 105,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre wall perrishing

some body none prescribed areas has been foam filled only

some free play in steering box out put shaft and damp oil seeping

Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,790 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front light surrounds corroded

n/s/r inner arch temp repair

Fail 6 Jul 2009 105,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r inner arch temp repair

Fail 16 Jun 2009 105,790 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front light surrounds corroded

n/s/r wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,579 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 10,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,447 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 10,447 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K538 CTH is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 K538 CTH, 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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What year was K538 CTH registered?

K538 CTH is a 1993 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 12 February 1993.

Is K538 CTH safe to buy?

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