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C258 BAE

1985 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,128 mi
Last recorded75,128 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 BAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2013 75,128 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

all metal brakes slightly corroded

transfer box mount split

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,128 miles

all metal brakes slightly corroded

transfer box mount split

Fail 17 Oct 2013 75,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,542 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Some free play in both front hubs.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 74,524 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 74,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C258 BAE is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C258 BAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C258 BAE registered?

C258 BAE is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C258 BAE safe to buy?

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