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D878 OJN

1986 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41356,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 OJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 98,402 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,402 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,471 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 96,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 93,550 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 82,140 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 82,140 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front tyres perrished

slight play n/s & o/s front leaf spring swivel bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2005 90,653 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres perrished on outter walls

n/s & o/s front wheel arches starting to corrode

oil leak

slight play in steering damper bush

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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D878 OJN is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 56,571 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 SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D878 OJN, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D878 OJN is a 1986 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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