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C474 PYJ

1986 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,093 mi
Last recorded80,093 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 PYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,363 miles

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2017 77,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

exhaust centre pipe has a slight blow

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing/hub small amount of play

Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,225 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

Fail 18 Apr 2015 71,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Passenger side rear view mirror missing

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,377 miles

Steering damper bush has excess movement

Windscreen has chip in screen on drivers side.

Windscreen has chip in screen on nearside

Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,360 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering damper bush has excess movement

Windscreen has chip in screen on drivers side.

Windscreen has chip in screen on nearside

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,480 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,517 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 66,490 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,437 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 60,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 55,361 miles

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

mounting holding fuel tank protective cover on underside shows corrosion

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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C474 PYJ is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C474 PYJ, 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 C474 PYJ registered?

C474 PYJ is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 5 February 1986.

Is C474 PYJ safe to buy?

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