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C290 JAF

1986 Suzuki SJ410

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,375 mi
Last recorded50,375 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 JAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,217 miles

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

underside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / underseal

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,217 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

underside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,068 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 44,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,999 miles

adv play at steering wheel within limits for a fitted steering box

adv underside including brake pipes etc has been waxoyled /undersealed

Fail 13 Feb 2015 42,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

adv play at steering wheel within limits for a fitted steering box

adv underside including brake pipes etc has been waxoyled /undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,579 miles

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

adv underside has been undersealed / waxoyled

Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

adv underside has been undersealed / waxoyled

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,546 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 39,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,575 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 37,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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C290 JAF is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 C290 JAF, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C290 JAF registered?

C290 JAF is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 9 June 1986.

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