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C163 OFE

1986 Suzuki SJ410

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,169 mi
Last recorded49,169 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC163 OFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,169 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,369 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,369 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,335 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 45,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,328 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,328 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 42,880 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight play in both front swivel joints

Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,879 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

slight play in both front swivel joints

Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,633 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,555 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C163 OFE is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 C163 OFE, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C163 OFE is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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