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C517 TDG

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,148 mi
Last recorded28,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC517 TDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 28,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 28,066 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished/cracking

Corrosion both front floor sections

Corrosion both front inner arches

Corrosion both rear inner arches

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,935 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 27,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 27,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2017 27,556 miles

brake fluid level on minimum

front registration plate slightly damaged but unlikely to be mis-read

Fail 8 May 2017 27,556 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all 4 inner wheel arches corroded & holed/split but not within prescribed areas

brake fluid level on minimum

front registration plate slightly damaged but unlikely to be mis-read

Pass 6 May 2016 27,445 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and Offside rear inner arches split not within a prescribed area

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Wiper blades worn but still clearing screen

Fail 3 May 2016 27,445 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and Offside rear inner arches split not within a prescribed area

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Wiper blades worn but still clearing screen

Pass 7 May 2015 27,156 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 6 May 2014 26,757 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front registration plate and offside front indicator lens cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 26,704 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front registration plate and offside front indicator lens cracked.

Offside front floor and inner wheel arch corroded outside failable areas.

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 26,530 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front registration plate and offside front indicator lens cracked.

Minor corrosion.

Minor oil leak.

Offside rear brake slightly lazy.

Pass 3 May 2011 26,195 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front registration plate and offside front indicator lens cracked.

Minor body corrosion.

Minor oil leak.

Pass 5 May 2010 26,142 miles

Minor body corrosion.

Minor oil leak.

Offside rear brake slightly lazy.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 7 May 2009 25,750 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Minor oil leak.

Slight body corrosion.

Slight interaction on rear lights.

Windscreen lightly scratched.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,916 miles

Hub seals leaking slightly.

Minor oil leak.

Slight body corrosion.

Very slight interaction on rear lights.

Windscreen lightly scratched.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 24,608 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,073 miles

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

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

near side front hub seal leaking

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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C517 TDG is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C517 TDG, 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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What year was C517 TDG registered?

C517 TDG is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 19 October 1985.

Is C517 TDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C517 TDG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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