Suzuki

Suzuki Sj413 Vjx (1988)

331 real MOT outcomes analysed

1988 Suzuki Sj413 Vjx

CarHunch has 331 1988 Suzuki Sj413 Vjx vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 331 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1988 Suzuki Sj413 Vjx doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Suzuki vehicles below.

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UK

The 1988 Suzuki SJ413 is a utilitarian off-road vehicle from the 1980s, and unfortunately there is no MOT test data available for this cohort in the standard UK light-vehicle database—these older utility vehicles sometimes fall outside routine MOT sampling or have very limited records. What we do know is that 331 examples of this model were analysed, but without pass rates, failure statistics, or defect information, you cannot rely on MOT data to assess reliability. If you're considering one, focus instead on the vehicle's mechanical history, rust (a critical concern for 35-year-old Japanese utility vehicles), and whether it has been well-maintained—an independent pre-purchase inspection from a specialist in older 4x4s is your best protection.

MOT statistics not available

We have 331 1988 Suzuki Sj413 Vjx vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1988 Suzuki Sj413 Vjx

Based on MOT data from 331 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,212 Suzuki Sj413 Vjx vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 25%
553
Red 19.7%
436
Silver 19.2%
425
Grey 16%
354
Turquoise 9%
198
White 7%
155
Green 2.4%
53
Black 1.7%
38
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