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C612 XRU

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC612 XRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 87,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery not fully secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust manifold heat shield missing

Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,360 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,556 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 84,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure clip not secure on fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,296 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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C612 XRU 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 66.7%.

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 C612 XRU, 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 C612 XRU registered?

C612 XRU is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 12 December 1985.

Is C612 XRU safe to buy?

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