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F427 DEW

1989 Suzuki SJ410

Orange Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,271 mi
Last recorded1,271 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41070,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 DEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 1,271 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 1,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 1,038 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs wearing thin

minor oil leaks from engine and gearbox

offside rear tyre deflated

original suzuki body replaced with mini clubman body

rear exhaust fouling nearside rear shock absorber

unable to visually assess internals of rear drum brakes

various suspension bushes deteriorated but still functioning properly

Pass 19 Apr 2014 930 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs wearing thin

minor oil leaks from engine and gearbox

offside rear tyre deflated

original suzuki body replaced with mini clubman body

rear exhaust fouling nearside rear shock absorber

unable to visually assess internals of rear drum brakes

various suspension bushes deteriorated but still functioning properly

Pass 23 Apr 2013 867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 791 miles

Rear prop shaft slightly loose

Wipers very slow

Pass 10 Mar 2011 531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 57 miles

slight noise evident steering column

slight play evident steering column

under side of vehicle has been under sealed

vehicle smokes slight under heavy acleration

wiper poor

Fail 6 Mar 2010 57 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight noise evident steering column

slight play evident steering column

under side of vehicle has been under sealed

vehicle smokes slight under heavy acleration

wiper poor

Pass 3 Feb 2009 1 miles

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY MODIFIED,THE BODYSHELL IS THAT OF A MINI

Fail 3 Feb 2009 1 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY MODIFIED,THE BODYSHELL IS THAT OF A MINI

no lock nut fitted to bolt through clevis pin from brake pedal to servo

Pass 2 Jun 2007 89,214 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 88,919 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 88,919 miles

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

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

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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F427 DEW is a 1989 Suzuki SJ410 in Orange with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F427 DEW, 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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F427 DEW is a 1989 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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