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F235 OGM

1989 Suzuki SJ410

Silver Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41070,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 OGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,370 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 90,366 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,626 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 82,938 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to 1:6mm

Fail 22 May 2012 82,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both rear tyres getting close to 1:6mm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,354 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 74,354 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front brake hoses starting to crack

front to back fuel lines starting to corrode

slight play in offside front axle swivel top and bottom mount

Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,437 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to crack

front to back fuel lines starting to corrode

slight play in offside front axle swivel top and bottom mount

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,770 miles

advise new front hub bearings required

slight play in front propshaft joint

Fail 18 Nov 2008 59,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

slight play in front propshaft joint

Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,962 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

high handbrake travel

os washer jet aim poor

Fail 14 Nov 2007 55,960 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

high handbrake travel

os washer jet aim poor

Fail 5 Jul 2007 55,945 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

o/s/r seat buckle cover broken. †handbrake travel getting long

rear metal petrol pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,161 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

propshaft defective

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,689 miles

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

front propshalft front uj play rear propshalft rear uj play

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake lever travel alot

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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F235 OGM is a 1989 Suzuki SJ410 in Silver with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,154 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 F235 OGM, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F235 OGM is a 1989 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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