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Suzuki SJ413

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 601 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

601

Highest Pass Rate

1992 (89%)

Years Covered

6

About the Suzuki SJ413

The Suzuki SJ413 was MOT tested 601 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1990 to 1995), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 122 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 23 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 70,183 miles, while the newest (1995) averages 69,263 miles.

Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the SJ413 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Suzuki models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1298cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£230
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£2,183
Per month£182/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1995 details

How reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)
vs Suzuki brand average-6% (82% avg)
Best to worst year spread23 percentage points

Suzuki SJ413 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199579%9669,263 mi
199483%7873,983 mi
199365%6966,415 mi
199289%12282,681 mi
199166%14868,785 mi
199075%8870,183 mi

Questions about the Suzuki SJ413

Is the Suzuki SJ413 reliable?

Across its 6 model years in our data (1990 to 1995), the Suzuki SJ413 averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 601 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1992 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Suzuki SJ413 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 Suzuki SJ413 has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 1991 model has the lowest at 66%, a 23 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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