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F566 SBD

1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,233 mi
Last recorded69,233 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana78,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF566 SBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 410Q Santana
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,233 miles

Excessive play in front prop shaft universal joints.

N/S front tyre cracking and split on inner wall but cords not exposed.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 69,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Excessive play in front prop shaft universal joints.

N/S front tyre cracking and split on inner wall but cords not exposed.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,021 miles

Modified seats fitted.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,998 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Modified seats fitted.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,528 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 68,524 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal travel poor

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
1,702
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 27
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F566 SBD is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 78,327 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 Sj 410Q Santana fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F566 SBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F566 SBD is a 1988 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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