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C463 VLA

1986 Suzuki SJ410

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,290 mi
Last recorded63,290 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC463 VLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 63,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 63,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,999 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 62,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,711 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,648 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,814 miles

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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C463 VLA is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C463 VLA, 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 C463 VLA registered?

C463 VLA is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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