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C171 GJN

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,466 mi
Last recorded125,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC171 GJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 125,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under sealed

Pass 8 Feb 2023

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

heavily modified for off road use

long parking brake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2023 12,546 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Service brake lagging in operation foot brake (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

heavily modified for off road use

Pass 15 Jan 2022 125,466 miles

heavily modified for off road use

Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,674 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,498 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 9,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 9,361 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2011 9,297 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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C171 GJN is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 51,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C171 GJN, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C171 GJN registered?

C171 GJN is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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