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C687 XLJ

1985 Suzuki SJ410

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,490 mi
Last recorded3,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC687 XLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 3,490 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 22 Oct 2013 3,490 miles

Prop-Shaft UJ worn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 3,490 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 3,490 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

cuts in all four tyres but not deep enough to show cords

slight flexing of tow bar when moderate pressure applied to tow ball

Pass 20 Oct 2011 3,490 miles

Steering damper starting to leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 3,020 miles

previous advices apply

Fail 15 Oct 2010 3,020 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 919 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 919 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,658 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 98,658 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,871 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 941,110 miles

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

advises rear wheele arches getting thin

Pass 28 Oct 2005 91,636 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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C687 XLJ is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,590 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 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 C687 XLJ, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C687 XLJ is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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