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E996 VFC

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,900 mi
Last recorded22,900 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE996 VFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,900 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

body corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 22,900 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,024 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2007 20,024 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,196 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 18,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

all four tyres slightly perished

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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E996 VFC is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Red 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 E996 VFC, 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 E996 VFC registered?

E996 VFC is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E996 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E996 VFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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