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C532 XJT

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

42,461 mi
Last recorded42,461 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC532 XJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 42,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,901 miles

Slight body corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2022 41,867 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Slight body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,223 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 40,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,312 miles

BOTH FRONT DOORS BEEN REMOVED

Fail 3 Jul 2019 39,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH FRONT DOORS BEEN REMOVED

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,961 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 38,956 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected propshaft brake seized (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,366 miles

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 38,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,607 miles

slight play osf hub bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2016 36,595 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight play osf hub bearing

Pass 19 May 2015 34,303 miles

Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 May 2015 34,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 May 2014 31,316 miles

slight noise from rear diff

Fail 13 May 2014 31,312 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from rear diff

Pass 30 May 2013 28,894 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 28,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,367 miles

altenator belt loose

front /rear bumpers loose could make lights flicker

Fail 2 Jun 2012 27,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

altenator belt loose

front /rear bumpers loose could make lights flicker

Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,619 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 26,613 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 25,570 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,897 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 23,897 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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C532 XJT is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 C532 XJT, 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 C532 XJT registered?

C532 XJT is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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