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C253 JFV

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,076 mi
Last recorded50,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC253 JFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,076 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 50,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,006 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 57,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,414 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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C253 JFV is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C253 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C253 JFV registered?

C253 JFV is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C253 JFV safe to buy?

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