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C53 DKO

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC53 DKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,972 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak from nearside front hub main oil seal

Fail 5 Jun 2008 91,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from nearside front hub,rear seal

Pass 31 May 2007 87,383 miles

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

slight corrorsion in offside front inner wing

Fail 31 May 2007 87,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrorsion in offside front inner wing

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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C53 DKO is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C53 DKO, 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 C53 DKO registered?

C53 DKO is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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