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C553 DKL

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,201 mi
Last recorded60,201 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 60,201 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 60,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,122 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 60,107 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 59,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 59,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 59,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,096 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 59,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,890 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 53,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,296 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 51,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,587 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2007 44,166 miles

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 DKL is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 51,677 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C553 DKL, 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 C553 DKL registered?

C553 DKL is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 30 October 1985.

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