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C947 CKP

1985 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,707 mi
Last recorded44,707 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41351,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 CKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 44,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 44,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 44,381 miles

Driver's Seat Base in Poor Condition

Front Bumper Corroded

Front and Rear Wheel Archers Corroded

Rear Bumper Corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,320 miles

Front bumper corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bumper corroded

drivers seat base in poor condition

front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,174 miles

corrosion to both front wheel arches

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

drivers seat base in poor condition

nearside front wheel stiff to turn

nearside rear spring hanger bushes worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,097 miles

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

drivers seat base poor condition

heavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,094 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

drivers seat base poor condition

heavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,029 miles

all four tyres perished and cracked.

engine oil leak.

wheel arches corroded,

Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,920 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,858 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 42,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres tread cracked and perished.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyre treads cracked and perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,475 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,386 miles

nearside front bump stop missing. †general vehicle condition body panels starting to corrode. †

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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C947 CKP is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C947 CKP, 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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C947 CKP is a 1985 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 2 October 1985.

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