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C553 HKN

1986 Suzuki SJ413

Turquoise Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,135 mi
Last recorded89,135 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41356,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC553 HKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1986
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,135 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 89,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,546 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 82,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,707 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

petrol tank mounting corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 75,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

petrol tank mounting corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,723 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,354 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 65,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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 HKN is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413 in Turquoise with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 56,571 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 HKN, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C553 HKN is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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