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C214 ULK

1985 Suzuki SJ410

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

54,851 mi
Last recorded54,851 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC214 ULK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 54,851 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front crossmember / bumper corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded above fuel tank ()

all wheel arches corroded and various other body panels

Fail 7 Jul 2025 54,829 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper / front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded above tank ()

corrosion to all 4 wheel arches - tape used on outer arches

Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,723 miles

Front Inner crossmember / bumper corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

front and rear axle corroded

handbrake effort on both sides is low

Fail 18 Jul 2024 54,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner crossmember / bumper corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

front and rear axle corroded

handbrake effort on both sides is low

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded very corroded advise customer to replace asap ()

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,449 miles

General body condition corroding.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 54,443 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead/windscreen area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/outrigger/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/outrigger/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,286 miles

ALL LEAF SPRING BUSH,S CRACKED

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 54,233 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

ALL LEAF SPRING BUSH,S CRACKED

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,830 miles

Body mounting point rubbers perished

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 53,827 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting point rubbers perished

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,466 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 52,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,052 miles

Corrosion to wheel arches

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wipers leave slight smears

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,562 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded, but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Fuel tank protection bars corroded / missing

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,676 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,349 miles

corrosion offside front floor around rubber grommet

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 24 May 2016 46,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe into wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion offside front floor around rubber grommet

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 28 May 2015 45,629 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 45,620 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,303 miles

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

all four tyres cracking in tread

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,303 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

all four tyres cracking in tread

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,906 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear tyres perished between tread pattern

Fail 19 Oct 2010 36,753 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear tyres perished between tread pattern

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,166 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,553 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,505 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 25,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs are starting to get pitted

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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C214 ULK is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 C214 ULK, 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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C214 ULK is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 23 December 1985.

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