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B660 MLE

1985 Suzuki SJ410

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,135 mi
Last recorded36,135 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB660 MLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,135 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,519 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all for leaf springs appear flat

Pass 17 Jul 2020 28,906 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 28,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 28,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 27,942 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 26,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 26,830 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

both front leaf springs worn

corrosion to nearside front floor but not in prescribed area

front number plate deteriorating

rear seats missing at time of test also no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,804 miles

battery insecure

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe.

corrosion to o/s/r inner lower arch area

slight play in offside lower ball joint

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Jan 2011 26,804 miles

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

battery insecure

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe.

corrosion to o/s/r inner lower arch area

slight play in offside lower ball joint

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Dec 2010 26,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished and splitting

corrosion to both front brake flexi hoses

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r inner lower arch area

movement in steering box

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 May 2009 26,183 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floorpan

body mount bushes and leaf spring shackle bushes splitting

corrosion to both front brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to o/s/r inner arch area

handbrake lever adjustment high

o/s/f tyre perished across tread and sidewalls

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,170 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body mount bushes and leaf spring shackle bushes splitting

corrosion to both front brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to n/s/f floorpan

corrosion to o/s/r inner arch area

handbrake lever adjustment high

o/s/f tyre perished across tread and sidewalls

surface corrosion to front brake discs

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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B660 MLE is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B660 MLE, 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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B660 MLE is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 28 February 1985.

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