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C689 BTT

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,615 mi
Last recorded48,615 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC689 BTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,152 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

body condition in a poor state

nearside and offside front inner wings noled but not near stress point

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

diff noisy

Fail 29 Feb 2012 43,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 40,947 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,743 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,136 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 34,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C689 BTT is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C689 BTT, 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.

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C689 BTT is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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