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E540 KCF

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Orange Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,456 mi
Last recorded61,456 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 KCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 61,456 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 61,454 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 59,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no winscreen fitted at time of test

no wipers and washers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2010 59,475 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no winscreen fitted at time of test

no wipers and washers fitted at time of test

os front bumper bolt loose

Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,076 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 57,775 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 54,876 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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E540 KCF is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Orange with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E540 KCF, 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 E540 KCF registered?

E540 KCF is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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