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C271 FVS

1986 Suzuki SJ413

Orange Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,593 mi
Last recorded45,593 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41356,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC271 FVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,593 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured number plate (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,593 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured number plate (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Upper Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,974 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 44,913 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2016 42,769 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 42,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 39,291 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 39,290 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 35,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres perished

underside dirty

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres perished

underside dirty

Pass 15 May 2013 34,591 miles

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

rear spring hanger bushes starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,139 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 99,137 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,421 miles

all repairs covered in underseal

brakes tested by tapley meter

chips in windscreen

osf wing corroding

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,753 miles

slight hand brake travel geting long

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,056 miles

front valance corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 80,436 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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C271 FVS is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413 in Orange 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 C271 FVS, 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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What year was C271 FVS registered?

C271 FVS is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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