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C711 HCS

1986 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

2,442 mi
Last recorded2,442 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC711 HCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 2,442 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 2,442 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 23,845 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 20,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 15,786 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 15,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 1,301 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 1,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 1,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 362 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 362 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

water leak

Pass 23 May 2019 99,460 miles

Coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2019 99,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,702 miles

Coolant leak

slight brake bind o/s/f and o/s/r brakes

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting x 2

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,010 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes heavily undersealed preventing proper inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,634 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,909 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 92,909 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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C711 HCS is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C711 HCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C711 HCS registered?

C711 HCS is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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