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C678 GRO

1986 Suzuki SJ410

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,235 mi
Last recorded43,235 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC678 GRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel swivel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,087 miles

Under side of body covered in under seal

Fail 31 Aug 2024 41,085 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under side of body covered in under seal

Pass 3 Nov 2021 40,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front and offside rear slower in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,517 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 66,517 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,161 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,324 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 64,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,333 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 61,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,079 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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C678 GRO is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 59,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C678 GRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C678 GRO registered?

C678 GRO is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C678 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C678 GRO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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