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BBC 283Y

1983 Suzuki SJ410

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,221 mi
Last recorded31,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Suzuki SJ41056,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBC 283Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,221 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 31,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2012 29,588 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,292 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front & rear bump stops missing

front & rear spring bushes deteriorated

front spring 'u' bolts corroded

front swivels corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 24,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front & rear bump stops missing

front & rear spring bushes deteriorated

front 'U' bolts corroded

front swivels corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,674 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 21,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 21,181 miles

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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BBC 283Y is a 1983 Suzuki SJ410 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 56,604 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 BBC 283Y, 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 43 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBC 283Y registered?

BBC 283Y is a 1983 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 23 February 1983.

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