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D840 HYL

1987 Suzuki SJ410

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,767 mi
Last recorded107,767 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD840 HYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 107,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 107,470 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,959 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 103,959 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 102,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 101,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,812 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox and diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Apr 2011 94,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres perishing on outer walls

gearbox and diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Feb 2010 9,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,557 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 8,557 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 6,451 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 5,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 5,522 miles

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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D840 HYL is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D840 HYL, 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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D840 HYL is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 6 May 1987.

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