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C609 EKE

1986 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41356,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC609 EKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,260 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Apr 2026 73,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,671 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,236 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,729 miles

brakes need attention

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre sidewall deteriorated - no cords exposed

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre sidewall deteriorated - no cords exposed

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,103 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 62,060 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,809 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,473 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,371 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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C609 EKE is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 C609 EKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C609 EKE registered?

C609 EKE is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C609 EKE safe to buy?

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