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C801 GCY

1986 Suzuki SJ410

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC801 GCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 72,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,967 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

o/s/f swivel hub slightly leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2021 70,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

o/s/f swivel hub slightly leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,427 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyres badly cracking and splitting

Fail 8 Oct 2020 66,410 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bush has excessive play in (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres badly cracking and splitting

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres are very badly perished

Fail 29 Mar 2019 61,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres are very badly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,710 miles

Oil leaks

Ratchet straps on bonnet

Repair is covered in underseal Possible area of inadequate repair as signs of filler

Wheels are out past the body

Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leaks

Ratchet straps on bonnet

Wheels are out past the body

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,203 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,203 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,647 miles

corrosion and slight leak to exhaust system

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion and slight leak to exhaust system

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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C801 GCY is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C801 GCY, 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 C801 GCY registered?

C801 GCY is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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