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D485 BVV

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,440 mi
Last recorded5,440 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 BVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 5,440 miles

Body corroded but solid at time of test

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 5,085 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 5,077 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 5,048 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 5,010 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 4,985 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 4,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 4,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 4,179 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 4,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 1,731 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,096 miles

All tyres badly perished

Underside including brake pipes have been covered with protective underseal

Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres badly perished

Underside including brake pipes have been covered with protective underseal

Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,842 miles

All four tyres perished and worn.

Exhaust blow at front and rear sections.

N/S/R Seat belt buckle faulty.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,280 miles

Slight exhaust leak.Slight play h/brake back plate.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,043 miles

slight binding n/s/rear brake,slight exhaust blow,clean and grease rear b/pipes.

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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D485 BVV is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 54,783 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 D485 BVV, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D485 BVV is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 9 April 1987.

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