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D251 SJO

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,755 mi
Last recorded95,755 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 SJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking and perished.

Nearside Rear body mounting is corroded.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre is perished.

Offside Rear body mounting mounting is corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking

brake pedal rubber worn

rear floor pan corroded

under side of vehicle has corrsion and rust

Fail 5 Nov 2014 94,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking

brake pedal rubber worn

rear floor pan corroded

under side of vehicle has corrsion and rust

Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,430 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o,s and n,s front tyres are perished.

rear floor rusted.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,528 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o,s and n,s front tyres are perished.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 92,528 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o,s and n,s front tyres are perished.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,707 miles

o,s and n,s front tyres perished

Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,707 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

o,s and n,s front tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,069 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 88,231 miles

o,s front floor getting rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,387 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 87,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,903 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 84,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,727 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 81,727 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D251 SJO is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,972 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 D251 SJO, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D251 SJO is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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