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C553 CKE

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,480 mi
Last recorded39,480 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC553 CKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,480 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 39,467 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 38,169 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 38,169 miles

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,558 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 34,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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C553 CKE is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C553 CKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C553 CKE registered?

C553 CKE is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C553 CKE safe to buy?

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