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C356 LFL

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,176 mi
Last recorded4,176 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC356 LFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 4,176 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 May 2022 4,176 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 May 2021 4,163 miles

Front outrigger bushes corroded all

Fail 4 May 2021 4,163 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front outrigger bushes corroded all

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head corroded servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 4,132 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 4,117 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 2,576 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 2,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,220 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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C356 LFL is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C356 LFL, 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.

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C356 LFL is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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