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F434 TMK

1989 Suzuki SJ410

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,000 mi
Last recorded66,000 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41070,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF434 TMK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,000 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 65,923 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,158 miles

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

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

OSR tyre perished

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

hand brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Fail 1 Nov 2013 58,115 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

OSR tyre perished

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 54,277 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 54,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,715 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 50,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,454 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 46,911 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 46,911 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 45,528 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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F434 TMK is a 1989 Suzuki SJ410 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F434 TMK, 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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What year was F434 TMK registered?

F434 TMK is a 1989 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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