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C69 VSF

1986 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,050 mi
Last recorded20,050 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC69 VSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 20,050 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering track rod end nut missing locking device.(split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole within 30cm of upper seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed within 30cm of seat base (forms part of seat belt mounting point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering track rod end nut locking device missing (split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring shackle nuts/bolts loose.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 193,282 miles

No rear passenger seats fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 193,261 miles

Both front upper shock absorber bushes worn.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight play in lower steering column bearing.

Transmission oil leak.

Fail 28 Jul 2018 193,261 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front upper shock absorber bushes worn.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight play in lower steering column bearing.

Transmission oil leak.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 153,012 miles

front floors by body mounts corroded and holed

inner wheel arches weld repairs

long parking brake travel

manifold cracked

offside front brake disc scored

oil leak

play in nearside front swivel joint and rear seal leaking

rear bumper becoming insecure

suspension bushes splitting

Pass 9 May 2011 111,650 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front hub rear seal leaking

nearside front swivel slight play

rear tyres splitting

slight play in steering column bushes

suspension leaf springs shackle bushes splitting

Fail 9 May 2011 111,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs worn

nearside front hub rear seal leaking

nearside front swivel slight play

rear tyres splitting

slight play in steering column bushes

suspension leaf springs shackle bushes splitting

Pass 4 May 2006 113,812 miles

both front tyres becoming cracked/perrished

both o.s front wheel arch under sides,becoming corroded

front leaf springs appear to be becoming worn/weak

front number plate becoming faded

rear fog lamp lense slightly cracked

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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C69 VSF is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C69 VSF, 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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C69 VSF is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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