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C167 FKM

1986 Suzuki SJ413

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,614 mi
Last recorded91,614 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41356,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC167 FKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,614 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front slight corrosion to nearside/offside foot wells

Front slight corrosion under bonnet

Front steering damper bushes wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to body mount

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to body

Fail 16 Aug 2021 91,573 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front slight corrosion to nearside/offside foot wells

Front slight corrosion under bonnet

Front steering damper bushes wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to body mount

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to body

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,926 miles

Body panels corroded, not likely to cause injury

Engine smoky and noisy

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Body mounting corroded

Rear seats/seat belts missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering dampener worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 90,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Body panels corroded, not likely to cause injury

Engine smoky and noisy

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Body mounting corroded

Rear seats/seat belts missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering dampener worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,185 miles

Body panels corroded but not likely to cause injury

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Front Floor panels corroded and holed

Front Headlamp mounting areas corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential noisy and may be dry

Steering box dampener pivot bush worn

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 88,185 miles

Body panels corroded but not likely to cause injury

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Front Floor panels corroded and holed

Front Headlamp mounting areas corroded

Headlamp aim too high Adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential noisy and may be dry

Steering box dampener pivot bush worn

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,991 miles

Front swivel hub seals damp

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor rusted

all shackle bushes wearing

slight smoke emitted from tailpipe

Fail 10 Aug 2018 83,991 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working when brake applied (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front swivel hub seals damp

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor rusted

all shackle bushes wearing

slight smoke emitted from tailpipe

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,765 miles

Body to chassis mounting rubbers deteriorated

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,989 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside rear wheel housing (rear of) corroded

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering / suspension components corroded

Steering noisy/vibration on application

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,876 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advice differential leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,876 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice differential leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,721 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 75,721 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 72,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70,537 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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C167 FKM is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 56,571 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 SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C167 FKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C167 FKM is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 21 February 1986.

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