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B533 SJT

1985 Suzuki SJ410

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,298 mi
Last recorded99,298 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB533 SJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 99,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 99,236 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,163 miles

both front brake discs corroded/poor

both rear lamp lenses damaged

engine oil leaks

front swivel hubs damp with oil misting

fuel can/tank seal damaged

play in n/s/f king pins

rear suspension bushes cracked/perished

steering lock operation poor

various corroded brake pipes

wear in both front propshaft u/js

wipers poor / washer aims poor

Fail 23 Apr 2013 97,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded/poor

both rear lamp lenses damaged

engine oil leaks

front swivel hubs damp with oil misting

fuel can/tank seal damaged

play in n/s/f king pins

rear suspension bushes cracked/perished

steering lock operation poor

tow socket cover missing / pins corroded

various corroded brake pipes

wear in both front propshaft u/js

wipers poor / washer aims poor

Pass 1 May 2012 95,181 miles

abnormal noise fronm steering

long travel on footbrake

offside rear and both front back plates damp

steering damper bushes worn

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body corrosion

various corroded brake pipes

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2012 95,155 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

abnormal noise fronm steering

long travel on footbrake

offside rear and both front back plates damp

steering damper bushes worn

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body corrosion

various corroded brake pipes

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,988 miles

drivers side outer door handle damaged [door opens]

front brake discs corroded

minor damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play ino/s/f wheel bearing

slight vplay in steering box

steering damper bush worn

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2011 92,985 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers side outer door handle damaged [door opens]

front brake discs corroded

imbalance between front brakes

minor damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play ino/s/f wheel bearing

slight vplay in steering box

steering damper bush worn

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,797 miles

cambelt last changed?

chequer plate fitted to nearside and offside sill box sections

front brake discs pitted around edges

long travel on parking brake lever

rear light lenses damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

suspect offside front tyre under inflated

various body corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 1 Feb 2010 90,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs poor

horn poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside headlamp reflecter poor

offside and nearside tractor joints leaking

offside rear and nearside rear light lenses damaged

various oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jan 2009 88,441 miles

battery poorly secured

cambelt last changed?

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside number plate light in poor condition

offside rear lamp lense damaged

offside side repeater lamp lense missing

various excessive corrosion to body shell

various oil leaks

Fail 15 Jan 2009 88,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery poorly secured

cambelt last changed?

offside rear lamp lense damaged

offside side repeater lamp lense missing

various excessive corrosion to body shell

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,277 miles

battery poorly secured

front u.j on rear propshaft worn

offside door check strap broken

offside window wont open

rear u.j on front propshaft worn

rear window damaged

various oil leaks

warm air intake pipe unattached at manifold end

wear in both front tracter joints

Fail 4 Jan 2008 85,277 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery poorly secured

front u.j on rear propshaft worn

offside door check strap broken

offside window wont open

rear u.j on front propshaft worn

rear window damaged

various oil leaks

warm air intake pipe unattached at manifold end

wear in both front tracter joints

Pass 13 Jan 2007 80,982 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 80,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on nearside sill

nearside front hub slight leak of oil

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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B533 SJT is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,590 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 SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B533 SJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B533 SJT is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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