MOT reliability
Suzuki Lj
93 vehicles · 527 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 93 Suzuki Lj vehicles and 527 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Lj has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,377 miles.
93
Vehicles
527
MOT tests
1,692
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Lj problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Lj MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes8%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure3%
Suzuki Lj pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 57% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (93)
Most common Suzuki Lj MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Lj MOT tests:
- Oil leak (19 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (14 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (11 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (11 times)
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (10 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (10 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (7 times)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Battery insecure (7 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (6 times)
Suzuki Lj pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 11 | 73% | 42,517 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,947 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 74,820 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 59,637 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 66,434 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 57% | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 834 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 43,042 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 38,854 |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 91,979 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 102,728 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 55,647 |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 74,819 |
| 1983 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 79,285 |
| 1982 | 10 | 68 | 81% | 52,155 |
| 1981 | 47 | 302 | 72% | 68,702 |
| 1980 | 16 | 63 | 67% | 54,963 |
| 1979 | 4 | 14 | 86% | 51,134 |
Suzuki Lj reliability FAQ
Across 93 Suzuki Lj vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Lj MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Horn not working (1.6.2a); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).
The typical Suzuki Lj in our data has covered around
61,377 miles.
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