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D493 DEW

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,556 mi
Last recorded58,556 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 DEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,556 miles

All lights permenatly masked for daytime use only.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 58,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

All lights permenatly masked for daytime use only.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 54,278 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 54,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,961 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,742 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,101 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,188 miles

all metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

centre exhaust silencer showing early signs of corrosion/blowing

offside and nearside rear axle bumpstops missing

slight play in offside and nearside front swivel joints

slight play in rear propshaft rear joint

Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,047 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

clutch pedal pad worn

tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,806 miles

body panels early corrosion

brake and fuel metal pipes early corrosion

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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D493 DEW is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D493 DEW, 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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D493 DEW is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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