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D491 LGL

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Orange Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,875 mi
Last recorded3,875 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 LGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 3,875 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 3,875 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe that goes across axle between cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit various areas under bonnet (4.11 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective steering box arm nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired floor (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 2,984 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,897 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 97,897 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring inappropriately repaired securing bolts and lower bracket (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,525 miles

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

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

slite play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,430 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,430 miles

Slight binding to O/S/F brake

Slight crack in N/S lower screen out of swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2010 92,964 miles

Corrosion is appearing at N/S/R boot floor and at the bottom fo the N/S and O/S front screen.

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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D491 LGL is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Orange with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D491 LGL, 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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What year was D491 LGL registered?

D491 LGL is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 6 January 1987.

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